Non-medical Prescribing By Mahesh Sodha, Soraya Dhillon
English | 2009-09-03 | 224 Pages | ISBN: 085369768X | PDF | 1,9 MB
English | 2009-09-03 | 224 Pages | ISBN: 085369768X | PDF | 1,9 MB
This is a guide to practitioners on how to prescribe confidently in specialist areas. This book provides and overview of non-medical prescribing by health professions other than doctors and covers the ethics, legal and patient safety framework.
The book is intended as a guide for practitioners on how to prescribe confidently in specialist areas. The first section includes background information on history, competencies needed (includes RPSGB guidelines) and the moral aspects of prescribing; with a second section focusing on specific clinical areas. Each chapter will be written by a practitioner with current experience of prescribing in the specialist field.