[Reflections on the development of the nursing profession. The practice of care at the dawn of the year 2000].
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It is generally held that nursing activities that require specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills cannot be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel. Focusing on the bottom line should be balanced with evaluation of quality.
The accountability of health care professionals is determined by what can reasonably be expected from an appropriately qualified practitioner. The recent proliferation of new roles raises the issue of what can be expected from postholders when their practice is questioned. This paper discusses the legal implications of roles that blur the boundaries between established professional groups.