Every Superhero Has a Role: Understanding Your Child’s Pediatric Care Team
Breaking Down Barriers: Why Advanced Practitioners Are Essential to Pediatric Care When your child comes in for a well visit, sick appointment, sports physical, or even a behavioral health concern, you may notice that they don’t always see the same type of healthcare provider. Sometimes they see a pediatrician. Other times, they may be cared for by a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA). We often get the question: “What’s the difference? More importantly, is my child receiving the same high-quality care?” The answer is simple—yes. At KidzCare Pediatrics, our pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants work together as…
