Health care assistants in general practice
Shirley Burns Senior lecturer, Bell College, Dudgeon House Crichton University Campus, Dumfries
Valerie Blair Senior lecturer for research, School of Health Studies, Bell College, Caird Building, Caird Park, Hamilton
Shirley Burns and Valerie Blair report the results of a study assessing the impact of the role of healthcare assistants in general practice
Pressure on NHS resources has led to a drive for service reconsideration and the provision of more cost effective care. The Framework for Nursing in General Practice (Scottish Executive 2004) recognised the importance of practice nurses in providing care in general practice and encouraged a review of the skill mix required for healthcare delivery in this setting.
Primary Health Care.
17, 6, 35-39.
doi: 10.7748/phc2007.07.17.6.35.c4427
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