Second Reading Speeches

Health Legislation Amendment (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill 2010

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  • Health Legislation Amendment (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill 2009
Type
Government
Portfolio
Health and Ageing
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Health Insurance Act 1973
and
National Health Act 1953
to: enable nurse practitioners and appropriately qualified and experienced midwives to request appropriate diagnostic imaging and pathology services for which Medicare benefits may be paid; and allow these health professionals to prescribe certain medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Also makes consequential amendments to the
Health Insurance Act 1973
,
Medical Indemnity Act 2002
,
Medicare Australia Act 1973
and
National Health Act 1953
.

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