Nurses to be given extended powers to prescribe

2000-11-02T00:00:00

Around 10,000 nurses are to be given extended powers to prescribe a range of drugs and medicines for minor ailments and injuries, and chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes. Last week junior health minister Lord Hunt launched a consultation document on the plans, which arose from the 18-month-long Crown report, ...

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