Figure 2. Likelihood of ordering or discontinuing tests or treatments given additional diagnostic findings by provider type (MD/DO vs. APP).

Clinical vignette for Figures 1 and 2: In January, a 6-week old girl with rhinorrhea and three days of cough presents to your office. Per parents, she began breathing rapidly last evening. Slightly decreased feeding today but plenty of wet diapers. She was born full term and is up-to-date on immunizations without any medical problems. She is alert with a temperature of 38.3, respiratory rate 50, and 87% oxygen saturation on room air. She appears well-hydrated and non-toxic, but has had mild retractions, scattered expiratory wheezing and asymmetrical exam (fine crackles right > left).