PEDIATRICS Vol. 49 No. 6 June 1972, pp. 924-925
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Letter to the Editor

Robert A. Hoekelman M.D.1

1 Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York 14627

I am surprised we have not seen more letters expressing the viewpoint of Dr. Walter Pick concerning the utilization of nurse practitioners in pediatric practice. I am convinced his opinion reflects that of the majority of practicing pediatricians and in part explains the lethargy in the growth and development of pediatric nurse practitioner training programs.

His view implies that it is reasonable to utilize pediatric nurse practitioners in areas where child health services are sparse, but unethical to do so in private practice.