Efficient Organization of ICUs with a Focus on Quality: The Non-Physician Provider

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Adequate staffing in ICUs is an increasing problem worldwide. We would like to elaborate on staffing problems that arise in ICUs across Europe, including the Dutch situation. This staffing problem is caused by the increased use of ICUs because of expanding and aging populations and economic welfare. Also, migration to cities leaves several rural areas in Europe deprived of physicians. This is superposed by an increased demand from society for high quality health care.

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