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Nurses say better use of their skills will mitigate predicted nursing shortfall

Karen Booth, Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association president

Karen Booth with patient: Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association Source: Supplied

Australia's health care system is being diminished because the skills and talents of its members aren't being used to their fullest, say primary health care nurses.



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