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June 3, 2026Nursing Standard

‘Substitute doctor’ – the claim that could be undermining vital work

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Key Points

The analysis explores whether claims about advanced clinical practitioners being misused are justified and their effect on nurse-doctor relationships.
Review of claims regarding advanced clinical practitioners' roles
Analysis of the implications for professional relationships
Accusations may be unfounded and contribute to tensions between nurses and doctors.
Potential impact on teamwork in patient care settings.

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This analysis examines accusations against advanced clinical practitioners, suggesting implications for nurse-doctor relations.

Abstract

Is the accusation that advanced clinical practitioners are being used inappropriately justified, or is it just divisive for nurse-doctor relations?

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Claire Read (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a22695a763171746d547d8d https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.41.6.10.s9

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