An internal investigation by the Veterans Affairs Department has found that one of its hospitals in Jackson, Miss., did not have enough doctors in its primary-care unit, resulting in nurse practitioners' handling far too many patients, numerous complaints about delayed care and repeated violations of federal rules on prescribing narcotics.
Inquiry finds inadequate staffing at Miss. veterans hospital
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