1 July 2008
Nurses and primary care
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Should GPs be the gatekeepers in our health system?
The AMA thinks so but federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon is keen to expand the role of nurses, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals.
The AMA believes that GPs should be the first port of call while nurses say they're well qualified to deliver primary care.
Guests
Brenda Happell
Professor of Contemporary Nursing, Central Queensland University
Dr Peter Rischbieth
President Rural Doctors Association
Further Information
Presenter
Richard Aedy
Producer
Amanda Armstrong
Story Researcher and Producer
Lindy Raine
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