Take the final step on US healthcare reform, RCN says

Published: 24 December 2009

The UK's Royal College of Nursing today (24 December) praised attempts to secure sweeping healthcare reform in the US. Dr Peter Carter, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary said that the final step must now be taken to improve healthcare for millions across the US. He commented:

"This is potentially the most significant development in healthcare reform in the US and we hope this will end up extending healthcare for millions of Americans. We will be keeping a watching brief over developments in the New Year and we trust that the American legislative bodies will take the final steps needed to secure these landmark reforms. We would like to congratulate President Obama on his courage and breadth of vision in pushing forward healthcare improvements.

"The Senate has given an incredible Christmas gift to the American people."

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Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is the voice of nursing across the UK and is the largest professional union of nursing staff in the world. The RCN promotes the interest of nurses and patients on a wide range of issues and helps shape healthcare policy by working closely with the UK Government and other national and international institutions, trade unions, professional bodies and voluntary organisations.