General · 25 April 2026

Doctor shortage means nurses do doctor work.

Patient safety is a concern as UK hospitals have nurses performing roles usually done by doctors. This practice is happening due to a lack of medics across the NHS, with advanced practitioners (mostly senior nurses) filling these positions. Nearly half of UK hospitals deploy these advanced practitioners to fill empty doctor rota slots.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 April 2026 at 8:11

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