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Editorial
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The shortage of full-time intensive care specialists in the United States requires solutions such as better workforce planning, increased use of advanced practice providers, and information technology.
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US intensivist shortages warrant immediate workforce planning and APP expansion; leaves open optimal models and outcome impacts for prospective study.
This commentary highlights the need for a clear definition of an intensivist, better ICU bed planning, and increased support for advanced practice providers to address the critical care workforce shortage in the US.
Pastores et al. (2015) conducted an editorial in Intensive care specialist shortage. The shortage of full-time intensive care specialists in the United States requires solutions such as better workforce planning, increased use of advanced practice providers, and information technology.
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