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Community nurses are not GPs' attendants
Summary
Government changes allow General Practitioners (GPs) flexibility in out-of-hours care. The focus shifts to promoting nursing services and understanding patient needs for 24-hour healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Policy
- General Practice
- Nursing Services
Background:
- In May 1994, the government introduced changes to General Practitioners' (GPs) terms of service.
- These changes aimed to provide flexibility in meeting out-of-hours responsibilities.