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Nurse-led clinics exist in a multitude of health care settings, both nationally and internationally. It is important to note that there is no standardised model of nurse-led clinics, although there are some features of nurse clinics which appear to be common across a number of models.
While the format of these clinics may vary, studies overwhelmingly show that nurse-led clinics result in improved health outcomes, shorted waiting times for patients and decreased rates of hospital admission. For areas of health workforce shortages and rural and remote areas with limited access to health care services nurse-led clinics can offer patients vital access to health advice and treatment.
The pressure on Australia’s primary health care services is rapidly increasing due to an ageing population, rising patient expectations and government reforms that are shifting care from hospitals to the community. This increased demand for health care services is resulting in a growing burden of health care costs. Greater use of the primary health care nursing workforce is vital if Australia is to successfully address these health issues. One of the ways in which these nurses can contribute to improved health outcomes and efficiencies is through their involvement in nurse-led clinics. Such clinics delivered in primary health care settings are an effective and efficient solution to reducing the burden of health care costs and shifting care to the more cost-effective community sector.
Contact me today if you would like me to assist your practice with setting up nurse-led care.
