An admission of the significant pressure on the health system
An admission of the significant pressure on the health system
5 March 2025
The Government's adding 120 training spots for nurse practitioners specialising in primary care.
They can prescribe medicines, diagnose conditions - and carry out some work done by GPs.
Health Minister, Simeon Brown, says other than from the Public Service Association - he's had good feedback on recent announcements.
He says his focus is patients - not the unions.
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