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To the Editor: Dr Cooper and colleagues1 explore some of the trends of nonphysician
clinicians (NPCs) and their march to increase their scope of practice, but stop short of
analyzing what impact this “high degree of autonomy” will have on patient care. While much
can be learned through hindsight, the public cannot afford to have the medical community
take a wait-and-see attitude in this matter. As president of the American Society of
Anesthesiologists, our organization and I have substantial experience with efforts by certified …
clinicians (NPCs) and their march to increase their scope of practice, but stop short of
analyzing what impact this “high degree of autonomy” will have on patient care. While much
can be learned through hindsight, the public cannot afford to have the medical community
take a wait-and-see attitude in this matter. As president of the American Society of
Anesthesiologists, our organization and I have substantial experience with efforts by certified …
