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About UsMedia Release New powers for nurse practitioners, midwives to provide quality care
The ANMF has commended MPs and Senators for supporting new Legislation which gives highly-trained nurse practitioners (NPs) and midwives the scope to provide people with safe, quality care. The Legislation finally removes outdated barriers which have prevented NPs and endorsed midwives from prescribing medicines under the PBS and providing services under Medicare, because of the requirement for a ‘collaborative arrangement’ with a medical practitioner.
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The ANMF has commended MPs and Senators for supporting new Legislation which gives highly-trained nurse practitioners (NPs) and midwives the scope to provide people with safe, quality care. The Legislation finally removes outdated barriers which have prevented NPs and endorsed midwives from prescribing medicines under the PBS and providing services under Medicare, because of the requirement for a ‘collaborative arrangement’ with a medical practitioner.
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