The New Prescriber:
An Integrated Approach to Medical and Non-medical Prescribing Bath-Hextall, Fiona |
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ISBN 13: 9780470519875 ISBN 10: 0470519878 Category: Nursing: Pharmacology Edition: 1 Publisher: Wiley Copyright: 2010 Format: Paperback Status: Active Imprint: Wiley Affiliation: University of Nottingham Audience: Professional and scholarly Dimensions: 9.8 x 1.02 x 7.44 in Pages: 520 Weight: 2.68 Retail Price: 88.95 Quantity On Hand: 0 Quantity On Order: 0 |
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Synopsis: The New Prescriber is a comprehensive, accessible textbook that provides essential coverage of the three core components for prescribing: the client/patient, the evidence, and the pharmacology. Divided into three sections, this text first looks at the consultation with the patient, and outlines legal, professional and ethical frameworks which guide medical and non-medical prescribing. The second section is devoted to evidence-based practice, highlighting key skills essential to all clinicians. This section encourages the student to identify why evidence-based practice should underpin prescribing decisions. The third and final section is concerned with pharmacology. The student is introduced to basic concepts of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, adverse drug reactions and variability of response. The importance of these pharmacological principles is highlighted throughout the subsequent discussion of drug groups affecting major body systems. Key features:
This text is invaluable for all nursing, health and medical students taking courses in prescribing and pharmacology. |
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