New Zealand: debate over physician associates regulation
Date postedOctober 24, 2024
Physician associates in New Zealand argue that they can help address the health workforce crisis, despite opposition from doctors and nurses who fear it could compromise patient safety. The New Zealand Physician Associate Society claims that physician associates, who have been working in the country since 2010, reduce wait times and improve healthcare access in underserved areas. They urge the government to regulate the profession and dismiss concerns as attempts to protect professional monopolies. A Cabinet vote on regulation is expected in December.
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