Medicines Management: Preparing for Independent Prescribing

A concise, practical reference guide to support safe and confident medicines management, this is the first book written specifically for allied health professionals working in primary care.

Whether you are a paramedic, physiotherapist, nurse or another clinician taking on an expanded role, this guide supports you as you develop your confidence in medicines management. Written primarily for practitioners who are not yet independent prescribers it also serves as a useful reference for those who are.

Key features:

• Easy-to-navigate with drug information organised by body system
• Core principles of basic pharmacology
• Commonly encountered medications in primary care
• Medicines legislation relevant to clinical practice
• Emergencies in primary care

Designed to support both day-to-day clinical decision-making and the consolidation of your learning, it is an ideal companion for clinicians managing a wide range of patient presentations in the varied environment of primary care.