ARTICLE ON THE PROFESSION

Nurses Act:
LII - Clinical activities of IPS. In addition to the 17 reserved activities for the nurse (appendix) (reference # 5),

IPS performs the following 8 activities:

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Article 36.1 (LII)

• Diagnose diseases;

• Order diagnostic tests;

• Use diagnostic techniques that are invasive or present risk of harm;

• Determine medical treatments;

• Prescribe drugs and other substances;

• Prescribe medical treatment;

• Use techniques or apply medical treatments that are invasive or pose a risk of harm;

• Follow up on pregnancies. *