THE Pharmacy Guild has responded favourably to a submission for nurses, like pharmacists, to work to their full scope of practice, as a way to meet the growing health needs of an ageing population.
The Guild was responding to the Australian College of Nursing's (ACN) submission to the Cormack Review, otherwise known as 'Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce Review'.
Guild National President Trent Twomey (pictured) said nurses have a greater role to play in servicing the community and patients.
"The ACN's recent submission points out the benefits to patients, consumers, the health workforce and taxpayers of nurses working to their full scope of practice.
"The Guild agrees with Australia's nurses," Twomey added.
"Unfortunately, there is enough illness in Australia to keep all health professionals busy, but we need to work smarter not just harder to meet the needs of our patients.
"Like pharmacists, nurses and other allied health professionals have the skills, knowledge and training to treat and diagnose more everyday health conditions.
"The Cormack Review is a rare opportunity to redesign the healthcare system so that all health professionals are working together in the interests of patients and the community," said Twomey.
"Pharmacists and nurses working to our full scope and expertise as part of the healthcare team will improve patient access and relieve pressure on our overstretched health system, especially emergency departments and general practice," he concluded. JG
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