RCSI suggests ways to fix medical staff recruitment and retention problem

Separating acute and scheduled surgery must be part of the solution to address difficulties in recruiting and retaining medical staff, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has urged.

The RCSI wants advanced nurse practitioners and physician associates to play a greater role in supporting doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients. Upskilling pharmacists and physiotherapists will also help address complex issues faced in medical workforce planning and better serve patients' clinical needs.