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Non-medical prescribing in mental health services

The alcohol liaison service in an inner-London hospital has developed a nurse-led service model to meet the needs of the patient population it serves. Experienced non-medical prescribers deliver the...

Treatment of adjustment disorders in mental health crisis care: a reflective case study

John (a pseudonym used to protect his identity) was a 54 year-old man who was referred to the mental health crisis resolution team by his GP after attempting suicide. There had been a 1-month history...

Prescribing where there is a comorbid presentation of anxiety and depression: a case study

Although there are over 80 known different transmitters in the brain, each nerve ending only has one type. These neurotransmitters tend to be grouped together and each seems to have a specific role....

Deprescribing in mental health care

There are a number of definitions of the term deprescribing. At its core are facets of the medicines optimisation movement and concerns about polypharmacy, particularly in older adult care..

An exploration of why qualified mental health nurse prescribers do not prescribe

A qualitative approach was used in this research, using descriptive, exploratory methods..

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