Scope creep and patronisation of "junior medical staff"
Nothing like hiring "Trauma ED Nurse Practitioners" because you struggle to attract ED Registrars/can get government funding to implement an NHS-esque model of care as part of the de-prioritisation of doctors in Australian healthcare.
Especially love the reference to "[s]upport junior medical staff with clinical decision-making and escalation processes".
I am sure Phase 1, 2 and 3 ACEM Registrars are very excited to be called "junior" by and have their decision-making supported by nurses with less knowledge, capability and scope of practice than them.
Not to mention by the end of 2027, the NPs will earn a higher hourly rate than ED fellows with a full scope of practice, while no doubt also not being rostered to work night shift.
Doctors are honestly not angry enough about what is happening to our health system.