title: Diluting hospital nursing skill mix 'not in the public interest'.
abstract: Implementing policies to dilute hospital nursing skill mix should be treated with caution because it can have life-threatening consequences for patients, say researchers.
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D061214:Patient Safety; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D006113:United Kingdom