Legal limitations in primary health care nursing practice in South Africa (Part 2)

This is the second of two articles on the limitations in the practice of the nurse functioning in the primary health care field. An exploratory descriptive study was done within the context of the Republic of South Africa. Medical practitioners and nurses were asked by means of interviews of their experiences of the role of the nurse in primary health care services. The findings were verified by means of a content analysis of health legislation. Arising from this recommendations were made to address legal and other limitations in the practice of the nurse working in a primary health care setting. It was further recommended that a model for accountability for health professions be developed.