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02 October 2024

Volume 2 | Issue 4

ISSN (Print): 2753-5924

ISSN (Online): 2753-5932

Bridging the expectation–reality gap in advanced clinical practice

Scott's mixed-methods study gathered insights from UK-based ACPs, identifying five key themes that illustrate the gap between ACPs' expectations and reality: clinical and non-clinical balance; full use of knowledge, skills and experience (KSE); leadership in quality improvement; career progression; and policy, vision and organisational support.

Editorial

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