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AMA meeting: Physician supervision of nurses sought in all practice agreements
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Chicago—Citing patient safety concerns, the American Medical Association House of Delegates wants to ensure physician supervision of advanced-practice nurses in practice agreements.
The move comes as APNs continue to play a greater role in addressing access-to-care shortages. Some state laws mandate that nurses practice in collaboration with physicians, often under a written agreement.
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