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NHS hospitals use advanced practitioners in doctor roles

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How many patient harm incidents have been directly linked to advanced practitioners?
What specific training or qualifications do advanced practitioners have compared to doctors?
Are there any plans by NHS England to enforce the guideline that APs should not replace doctors?
What is the cost difference between employing an advanced practitioner versus a doctor?
How do patient outcomes compare when care is provided by APs versus doctors?
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