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nursing
History of Medicine
Medical practice can be
dated as far back as the
ancient Egyptians
Imphotep was the
physician to King Zozer
and lived in about 2600 BC
The Timeline
Nursing uniforms
c1890
Fields of practice
More than 15 specialties of medical practice with
additional sub-specialties
4 main branches of nursing with enhanced
specialisation in practice multiple sub-specialties
Around 12 allied health professions with multiple
sub-specialisms
Over 30 healthcare scientist professions with a host
of sub-specialisms
Primary, secondary and tertiary care settings
Integrated services e.g. with social care
Changes in practice
At one time, nurses and
other professionals couldnt
take blood pressures this
was a medical procedure
Workforce Objectives
150,000 more staff
Doubling in applicants and 60+% more
trainees
Explosion of new roles
Delegated tasks e.g. prescribing
Extended roles e.g. nurse endoscopist
New roles e.g. advanced practitioner
Swinging pendulum
to
Workforce modernisation
Modernised roles focused on delivering the care
pathways and targets
A workforce that demonstrates the appropriate
attitudes and aptitudes
Breaking down of professional barriers where
appropriate
A flexible workforce
A workforce that embraces continued professional
development, advancing technology and evidencebased practice.
.A workforce capable of
delivering world class
healthcare in the 21st century