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Nurses Warn 'Uber for Nursing' Apps Threaten Care Standards

Original: Nurses Sound Alarm as 'Uber for Nursing' Apps Push to Deregulate Healthcare

Nursing professionals are raising concerns about gig-economy style apps that connect patients with nurses on demand, warning that such platforms push to loosen healthcare regulations. Critics say the model undermines oversight, staffing standards and patient safety, while supporters argue it offers flexibility and easier access to care. The debate has drawn wide attention across the health community.

Why now: Growing use of gig-economy apps in healthcare is prompting nurses to warn about deregulation and patient safety risks.

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