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Nurse Practitioners and Doctors: Understanding the Unique Role of NPs in Primary Care
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Nurse Practitioners and Doctors: Understanding the Unique Role of NPs in Primary Care

With Maria Ferrara, NP

In this episode of Integrate Your Care!, we sit down with Maria, a nurse practitioner at the Central Brampton Family Health Team, to discuss her integral role in providing primary and preventative care. Maria shares her experience working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered healthcare, focusing on her leadership in the Seniors Wellness Program, which includes cognitive testing, fall prevention, and chronic disease management.

Listeners will gain insights into how nurse practitioners differ from physicians in their approach, the advantages of a team-based healthcare model, and the unique role nurse practitioners play in delivering comprehensive care. Maria also discusses her experience working in both hospital and family health team settings, highlighting the importance of ongoing care and preventative measures to keep patients out of hospitals.

Join in to hear how Maria and her team work together to enhance the lives of patients, especially seniors, through integrated, holistic care.

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