New legislation comes into force today which will mean that
physiotherapists and podiatrists in the UK will be the first to be able
to independently prescribe medication to their patients, Care and
Support Minister, Norman Lamb has announced.
The move will mean patients will no longer have to go back to their
doctors to get medication after visiting the physiotherapist or
podiatrist, freeing up valuable time for GPs and making things more
convenient for the patient.
Around 15 million people are currently living with a long term
condition, which requires trips to hospital or to the GP. Many of these
people will benefit from being treated closer to home and in a more
timely manner, enabling them to better manage their condition.
Full news release on Gov.uk
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