What is the difference between a doctor and an advanced practice provider?
The main difference between a physician and an advanced practice provider (APP), a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant, is the level of education and training each receives, according to Premier HealthNet (PHN) physicians.
Those education differences mean that APPs work under the coaching of a physician.
APPs also don’t have quite as many responsibilities as a physician, but they can do medical exams, take medical history, provide a diagnosis, write prescriptions, and more.
Talk to your primary care provider for more information about the difference between a doctor and an advanced practice provider.
