"Article to raise awareness about Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Powell River.
To support better care for patients, the Powell River Division and Vancouver Coastal Health piloted a new program to refer patients with chronic conditions to a nurse practitioner. Nurse practitioners can order and interpret diagnostic tests, make medical diagnoses, prescribe some medications, perform specific procedures, and refer to medical specialists."
Article to raise awareness about Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Powell River.
To support better care for patients, the Powell River Division and Vancouver Coastal Health piloted a new program to refer patients with chronic conditions to a nurse practitioner. Nurse practitioners can order and interpret diagnostic tests, make medical diagnoses, prescribe some medications, perform specific procedures, and refer to medical specialists.
"The working group created a target list of hassle factors for patients and physicians. They identified priorities in easing stress when families are transferred to East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) from outlying communities in obstetrical emergencies."
The working group created a target list of hassle factors for patients and physicians. They identified priorities in easing stress when families are transferred to East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) from outlying communities in obstetrical emergencies.