______________ are forced to spend time as "patient advocates," convincing various bureaucrats that more specialized and expensive care is warranted.

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Primary care physicians often have to argue for their patients to receive specialized and expensive care, as they act as the first point of contact and gatekeepers for accessing healthcare resources. Specialists, physicians' assistants, and nurses may also advocate for their patients, but the statement implies that primary care physicians are the ones primarily responsible for this task.

______________ Are Forced to Spend Time as "Patient Advocates," Convincing