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

Key Points

• The analysis questions the validity of claims regarding the misuse of advanced clinical practitioners and their impact on nurse-doctor relationships.
• Qualitative assessment of accusations surrounding advanced clinical practitioners.
• Evaluation of the implications for healthcare workforce dynamics.
• Findings suggest that accusations may be more divisive than justified.
• Evidence points to a complex interplay between workforce demands and clinical role definitions.