There Are Many Pressures Inherent in Primary Care Practice Today

There are many pressures inherent in primary care practice today for APRNs.These pressures include all of the following:

A) Electronic medical record, the Affordable Care Act, and the implementation of socialized medicine
B) Patient care outcomes being tied to reimbursement, role diffusion with physicians and physician assistants
C) Uncertainty, the team approach to care, and the need for patient-centered care
D) Availability of medical information on the internet, educational programs for patients, and Medicare drug benefits