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    • Healthcare professional well-being
    • Medical regulation
    • Nursing advocacy

    Background:

    • The General Medical Council (GMC) has publicly addressed the increasing pressures faced by doctors.
    • There is a perceived lack of similar public statements from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) regarding nurses' working conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the disparity in public advocacy between medical and nursing regulatory bodies.
    • To highlight the need for the NMC to address the pressures experienced by nurses.

    Main Methods:

    • This is a commentary piece, not an empirical study.
    • Analysis of public statements and roles of regulatory bodies.

    Main Results:

    • The GMC has actively communicated concerns about doctor's pressures.
    • The NMC's response to similar issues concerning nurses appears less pronounced.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a need for regulatory bodies like the NMC to advocate for the well-being of the nurses they represent.
    • Consistent and vocal support from all professional bodies is crucial for addressing healthcare workforce challenges.