Are nurse and pharmacist independent prescribers making clinically appropriate prescribing decisions? An analysis of consultations
OBJECTIVES: Legislation and health policy enabling nurses and pharmacists to prescribe a comprehensive range of medicines has been in place in the UK since 2006. Our objective was to evaluate the clinical appropriateness of prescribing by these professionals. METHODS: A modified version of the Medi...
Main Authors: | Latter, Sue (Author), Smith, Alesha (Author), Blenkinsopp, Alison (Author), Nicholls, Peter G. (Author), Little, Paul (Author), Chapman, Stephen (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2012-07.
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