Doctors' fears over NHS 'assistants'
4th Nov 2005, 13:45 GMT
Plans for new assistants to help treat NHS patients are to be outlined by the Government, despite doctors concerns that patients are being misled by non-medically qualified staff. The assistants will perform junior doctor duties with as little as two years training
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