‘will be given the skills to train as prescribers immediately after qualifying.’ .
‘… responsible and accountable for the assessment of patients with undiagnosed and diagnosed conditions and for decisions about the clinical management required, including prescribing.’.
Prescribing legislation in the UK is some of the most liberal worldwide (Kroezen et al, 2011), requiring robust safeguards to ensure patient safety is not compromised. Errors in prescribing are...
As a registered nurse and independent prescriber, I am accountable for all of my prescribing actions. My definition of accountability is simple: being responsible and answerable to yourself and others...
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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