Quebec nurse practitioners will be able to take on patients waiting for family doctor
Global News
Starting next week, specialized nurse practitioners in 11 Quebec clinics will be able to take on patients who are waiting for a family doctor.
It’s unchartered territory for nurse practitioners in Quebec, who specialize in primary care.
Beginning next week, some will be able to take on patients who are waiting for a family doctor.
At the moment, only general practitioners have access to the province’s registry of patients.
Advocates say these new powers will give Quebecers better access to primary care.
“Let’s remind everyone that since 1973, Ontario nurse practitioners can practice, 2003 in BC, 2004 in Alberta,” said Paul Brunet, a patients’ rights advocate.
“So we’re more or less 25 years late. But finally, we’re getting it.”
There are currently over 630,000 Quebecers waiting for a family doctor, according to data from the health ministry.
The president of Quebec’s Order of Nurses says the new responsibility should eventually help the backlog of people on the list.
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