article_snippet: But today MPs voted to extend the rules to cover those from member states.
article_snippet: Today health minister Dr Dan Poulter said voting to include all healthcare professionals, as well as doctors, would offer 'better protection for patients'.
article_snippet: These new laws will provide protection for patients and the public.'
article_snippet: the new powers are expected to come into effect later this year.
article_snippet: The bodies that regulate nurses, midwives, dentists and pharmacists will be given the same powers as the GMC.
highlights_snippet: Today MPs have voted to extend law to cover nurses and midwives .
  
highlights_snippet: Pharmacists, dentists and other healthcare workers will also take tests .
  