The Textbook of Non-Medical PrescribingDilyse Nuttall, Jane Rutt-Howard The Textbook of Non-Medical Prescribing is an easy-to-read, comprehensive overview of the essential knowledge, key issues and skills relevant to non-medical prescribing. Now fully updated and linked to the National Prescribing Centre Single Competency Framework for non-medical prescribers, with activities to help you link your continuing professional development within the competences required as a prescriber. This practical title remains an ideal resource for all qualified health professionals to practice safe and effective non-medical prescribing. The section edition is structured around four core themes – public health, social and cultural issues, prescribing principles, and continuing professional development – which are threaded throughout the text. It also includes additional material on the importance on continuing professional development in prescribing, as well as the history and context of non-medical prescribing; ethical, legal and professional issues; effective consultations; essential pharmacology; clinical skills; prescribing for specific groups; and the role of the multidisciplinary team. Key Features:
The Textbook of Non-Medical Prescribing provides support to anyone studying for a prescribing qualification or looking for a refresher on the subject. |
Contents
Chapter 1 Prescribing in Context | 1 |
Chapter 2 Professional Legal and Ethical Issues in Prescribing Practice | 35 |
Chapter 3 Factors Influencing Prescribing | 89 |
Chapter 4 Effective Consultations and the Consultation Umbrella | 113 |
Therapeutics and Medicines Management for Nonmedical Prescribers | 148 |
Chapter 6 The Multidisciplinary Prescribing Team | 183 |
Chapter 7 Clinical Skills | 205 |