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Reema Harrison, Associate Professor, Macquarie University

It can be tough getting a GP appointment. Nurse practitioners could take some of the load

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Australians are living longer than ever. But these extra years of life come with higher rates of long-term and complex conditions and greater health care needs.

The government wants to improve Australians’ access to primary care services. These services would usually be delivered by a GP. But as part of this change, a new review is exploring how other health professionals could expand their current scope of work to meet growing needs.

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