05-08-2026 12:21 via nursinginpractice.com

‘When someone says they are a nurse, patients should be able to trust what that means’

Health minister Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson sets out the latest moves from government on protecting the title ‘nurse’ in legislation. She argues that the protection is about recognising the professionalism of those who use it properly, as well as the confidence the public places in them When a patient hears someone introduce themselves as...Read moreThe post ‘When someone says they are a nurse, patients should be able to trust what that means’ appeared first on Nursing in P
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