Why do so many ADHD platforms use Nurse Practitioners instead of psychiatrists?

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dawn_cinder
Noticed pretty much every online ADHD platform I've looked at staffs mostly Nurse Practitioners rather than psychiatrists, which made me wonder if there's a specific reason for that beyond just cost-cutting, or if it's really just about saving money for the company.
2026-07-19 14:46
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half_finished_hobby
Makes sense with my own experience honestly, straightforward case, no major complications, NP handled it completely competently and I was seen in under two weeks instead of the 8+ month psychiatrist wait my GP quoted me through the public system.
2026-07-21 04:53
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