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How nurse practitioners could help Canada’s primary care crisis

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Role of Nurse Practitioners in Canada's Healthcare System

Exploring the increasing involvement of nurse practitioners in Canada's healthcare system, comparing their numbers to registered nurses and doctors. It discusses the employment status of nurse practitioners in various settings like acute care, long-term care, and primary care, emphasizing their presence in interdisciplinary networks. The chapter also delves into public funding models for nurse practitioners across different provinces and their integration in primary care as a solution to the family doctor shortage.

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