Dr. John Murphy:

This approach is along the lines of the American model, which has consultants, senior doctors and highly skilled nurses doing many of the jobs that are done by junior doctors here. When the junior doctors are reduced in numbers, they do more in training posts. The nurses in question are experienced and know all of the practical procedures and skills that are needed. They are taking a significant amount of pressure off the system. I think that is the way forward. It will lead to a better service.