Non-Medical Prescribing: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Edited by Dilyse Nuttall and Jane Rutt-Howard, this book provides an easy-to-read and comprehensive overview of the essential knowledge, key issues, and skills relevant to non-medical prescribing. It covers a wide range of topics, including legal and ethical issues, pharmacology, clinical skills, therapeutics, medicines management, and prescribing for specific groups.

This book is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, supporting them in developing the necessary skills and knowledge to prescribe safely and effectively. The inclusion of activities and case studies helps to root the material in a real-life context, making it easier to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.

The companion website, available at www.wiley.com/go/nuttall, offers a range of further resources, including self-assessment questions, quizzes, numeracy exercises, case studies, and weblinks. These additional materials help to reinforce learning and provide ongoing support for healthcare professionals in their non-medical prescribing roles.

This second edition, published in 2015, provides up-to-date information on non-medical prescribing and is an essential read for anyone involved in this field. With 352 pages of comprehensive content, this book is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, students, and educators alike.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of non-medical prescribing, including legal and ethical issues, pharmacology, clinical skills, therapeutics, and medicines management
• Inclusion of activities and case studies to help apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations
• Companion website with additional resources, including self-assessment questions, quizzes, and weblinks
• Essential reading for healthcare professionals, students, and educators involved in non-medical prescribing