Paramedics to be given authority to prescribe medicines
The New Zealand government has announced that paramedics will soon be granted the authority to prescribe certain medications. This policy change aims to reduce the burden on hospital emergency departments and improve healthcare access in rural areas.
Why it matters
Expanding the scope of practice for paramedics is a strategic move to optimize healthcare workforce efficiency and improve patient outcomes in underserved regions.
Under the new rules, paramedics will be able to prescribe certain medicines to patients. Photo / Mike Scott
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