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The neonatal period refers to the first 28 days of life for a term infant. Prescribing for neonates differs from that for older children and adults due to differences in anatomy and physiology,...
The third aspect of pharmacokinetics (after absorption and distribution) is metabolism. Most drugs are metabolised in the liver, but can also occur in the gastrointestinal tract, the blood, the...
There are many legal aspects to consider when entering into independent prescribing, alongside regulatory frameworks and ethical principles. Prescribing professionally requires an awareness of...
Since the discovery of the smallpox vaccine in the late 18th century, it is still estimated that 20% of deaths in children under 5 years of age are due to diseases that can be prevented by current...
History taking in children and young people needs a different approach to taking a history from an adult. It is important to consider the approach to consultation as children clearly vary in their...
There is a continuing need for pharmaceutical companies to manufacture age-appropriate medications for children. It is not just preferences for particular formulations that need to be considered, but...
Excretion is the final phase of the drug's journey as it passes through the body, and this elimination – usually by the kidneys – depends on glomerular filtration, tubular excretion and also tubular...
Distribution is the second part of the pharmacokinetic process after Absorption, and it is here where drugs pass from the bloodstream to the body’s organs and tissues. When prescribing for children,...
It has been more widely accepted in recent years that the inclusion of patients in the therapeutic prescribing process is more beneficial to the patient, and concordance considers the wishes and...
The British National Formulary was first published in 1949 as a result of war-time formularies, with new editions being published every 3 years until the mid-1970s (Wade, 1993). Then, the...
It is commonly stated that children are not just small adults; yet, most paediatric medication doses are still calculated from studies in adults (O'Hara, 2016). A knowledge of physiological...
When considering a treatment to improve glycaemic control, it is important to involve the individual in the decision-making process and to consider their specific circumstances and potential...
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