Description
Book SynopsisThis new edition is fully revised to provide concise, practical, and expert advice for the non-medical prescriber. Intended for all levels, it covers basic pharmacology, legal parameters, safe and effective prescribing and common conditions. Written by experienced nurse prescribers, it contains a wealth of guidance and information.
Trade ReviewThis is an essential guide for any student non-medical prescriber and all qualified nurse prescribers. * Helen Reeves, Nursing Times *
This is a valuable resource for all nonmedical prescribers. The information is clear and based on evidence. It is provided in a user-friendly format that makes it easy to access. This update is essential to present the highest quality information available for nonmedical prescribers. * Doody's *
Useful and pocke-sized, this handbook has been updated to incorporate recent legislation and professional guidance for prescribers... It offers an impressive amount of accesible, practical and evidence-based information. * Nursing Standard *
Table of Contents1. What is a non-medical prescriber ; 2. Principles of supplementary prescribing ; 3. Clinical management plans ; 4. Basic principles of pharmacology ; 5. Potential and unwanted effects ; 6. Safe prescribing ; 7. Consideration of product choice ; 8. Review ; 9. Working as a non-medical prescriber ; 10. Practical prescribing ; 11. Prescribing for special groups ; 12. Medical conditions ; 13. Complementary and alternative medicines and over-the-counter drugs ; 14. Audit ; 15. Evidence-based prescribing ; 16. Managing the role ; 17. Responsibilities ; 18. Working outside the UK
