Did you know some rural emergency rooms don’t have a doctor on-site—sometimes ever? Instead, physician assistants and nurse practitioners are stepping up, handling everything from stabilizing patients to calling in med flights. With a nationwide doctor shortage, more small-town ERs are relying on these advanced-practice providers. Some experts say it works, others worry about patient safety. Would you feel safe in an ER without a doctor? #Health #BodyHealth #RuralHealth