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Deprescribing in end-of-life care

Awareness of the anatomical changes that occur during the end stages of life is fundamental to supporting the rationale for stopping medications (Mangoni and Jackson, 2003). When a disease progresses,...

Exploring anticholinergic burden in older adults in the acute hospital setting

A 78 year old patient was referred to the MHL service for a medication review in relation to psychotropic drugs, as she was experiencing: Reduced mobilityConstipationMultifactorial falls (12 in the...

Radiographer non-medical prescribing: independence and implications for practice

The NMP initiative dates back to 1986 and was primarily intended for community nurses (DHSS, 1986; DHSS, 1992; DoH, 1999). The potential for extending prescribing rights to include other health care...

Negligence and prescribing

The plaintiff must first establish that the defendant owed them a legal duty of care. In medical negligence, the existence of a duty owed to the patient is usually regarded as automatic, even if the...

Prescribing: an onerous responsibility?

‘will be given the skills to train as prescribers immediately after qualifying.’ .

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Journal of Prescribing Practice shares the latest clinical expertise and professional guidance for non-medical prescribers. Our goal is to provide the knowledge to help you prescribe more efficiently and effectively.

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