Publisher's Synopsis
The Textbook of Non–Medical Prescribing addresses all the key issues relevant to non–medical prescribing, bringing together essential knowledge, key issues, and skills in a single text.
This accessible, engaging and comprehensive resource explores the history of non–medical prescribing; prescribing in context; ethical, legal and professional issues in relation to prescribing practice; factors influencing prescribing; effective consultations; essential pharmacology; the role of the multi–disciplinary team; clinical skills; prescribing for specific groups; and the future of nurse prescribing. With case studies throughout, The Textbook of Non–Medical Prescribing is essential reading for all students on non–medical prescribing courses. It is also of use to qualified health professionals, be they prescribers themselves or interested in the concepts of non–medical prescribing.
