The powers of nursing staff will be expanded during the season of rising ARVI incidence. This was stated by Head of the Department of Organization of Medical Care of the Health Committee of the Minsk City Executive Committee Sergei PODKOVYROVthe agency reportsMinsk-News».
“Physician assistants (as paramedical personnel) may receive broader powers during a period of increased incidence of acute respiratory viral infections. They will be allowed to issue sick leave and make home visits,” the expert said.
At the same time, Sergei Podkovyrov added that at the moment there is no such need. No increase in incidence has been recorded.