Independent and supplementary prescribing and PGDs
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Independent and supplementary prescribing and PGDs

Anne Baird Nurse practitioner and team leader, Porter Brook Medical Centre, Sheffield
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Types of prescribing for non-medical staff are discussed and clarifications made regarding the current overlap in six forms of prescribing and administration of medication. Differences between independent and supplementary prescribing are explored and the distinction between patient group directions and extended formulary nurse prescribing outlined.

Nursing Standard. 19, 51, 51-56. doi: 10.7748/ns2005.08.19.51.51.c3945

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Anne.Baird@gp-c880077nhs.uk

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Keywords :

Drug administration - Nurse prescribing

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31 August 2005 / Vol 19 issue 51

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