title: The hybrid pioneers.
abstract: Advanced nurse practitioners are increasingly performing roles in acute hospitals that used to be filled by junior doctors. However, there are concerns that variation in posts, the lack of regulation and cutbacks in funding may limit any further expansion.
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Dean
mesh_terms: D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D024802:Nurse's Role; D019555:Physician-Nurse Relations; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom