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Re:Both in rich and poor countries, universal health care br... by seanmcdirmid on Wednesday May 02, 2018 @10:43AM (#16977314)
> Nurses could do a lot of things doctors do now, and for a lot less money, but MDs refuse to cede any authority

Nurse practitioners are actually increasingly common in the American health care system.

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Re:Both in rich and poor countries, universal health care br... by ordinaryperson on Wednesday May 02, 2018 @11:16AM (#16977687)
Yes, and I'd love to see them do more. Like a lot of preventative care.

Or obesity -- so many health problems stem from being obese. Surely nurses could help patients develop strategies to eat better and exercise.

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