How can a country learn from the experience of another? Expanding nurses’ scope of practice in Portugal: Lessons from England

The composition of the Portuguese health workforce suggests an inefficient combination of nurses and physicians. Evidence indicates that, under specific circumstances, nurses can provide equivalent care to that delivered by physicians. England has a broader experience in developing policy-led initiatives in this field from which Portugal can learn. The study explores this issue, aiming to assist in informing policy formulation.

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Year of publication:	2015
Authors:	Temido, Marta ; Dussault, Gilles
Published in:	Health Policy. - Elsevier, ISSN 0168-8510. - Vol. 119.2015, 4, p. 475-487
Publisher:	Elsevier
Subject:	Policy analysis \| Lesson-drawing \| Expanding nurses’ roles \| England \| Portugal

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Type of publication:	Article
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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