Can an NP admit or discharge a patient from hospital?
Currently, NPs cannot admit or discharge patients from hospital. According to the Hospitals Act, only a qualified medical practitioner (defined as a physician), a legally qualified dental practitioner, or a certified midwife have admission privileges for persons in need of hospital services. The Act is silent about discharge privileges.
Related Questions
- Can an NP discharge a patient from the Emergency Room (ER) or a clinic associated with or within an emergency room once a patient has been admitted to the ER?
- What assistance is available at St. Elias Specialty Hospital for preparing for a patients discharge?
- What would happen if the hospital needs to discharge a patient at 9:30 p.m.?
