Decision to allow registered nurses to prescribe medicines solves many health service problems

Asian woman, vet and writing with clipboard for results on animal medicine, study or diagnosis at clinic. Young female person or veterinarian taking notes for medical prescription or pet treatment

Nurses will be allowed to write prescriptions. Source: iStockphoto / Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images

Tens of thousands of registered nurses across the country will be able to up-skill to prescribe medications usually authorised by a doctor. ीt's a reform that could change the medical landscape in Australia and the lives of many patients.


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