UK: bill introduced to protect "nurse" title

Labour MP Dawn Butler has introduced a bill in Parliament seeking to legally protect the title "nurse" to prevent its misuse and safeguard the public. Currently, while the title "registered nurse" is legally protected, allowing only those registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council to use it, the term "nurse" remains unprotected, enabling individuals without proper qualifications to adopt the title. Butler argues that this legal gap poses risks to patient safety and public trust, as unqualified individuals can exploit the title without accountability. The proposed legislation aims to close this loophole by extending legal protection to the title "nurse," ensuring that only those with appropriate credentials can use it.

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