The textbook of non-medical prescribing / edited by Dr Dilyse Nuttall, Jane Rutt-Howard.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Prescribing in Context -- Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues in Prescribing Practice -- Factors Influencing Prescribing -- The Consultation Umbrella Supporting Effective Consultations -- Essential Pharmacology for Non-Medical Prescribers -- The Multidisciplinary Prescribing Team -- Clinical Skills -- Prescribing for Specific Groups -- Enhancing NMP through reflective practice, evidence-based prescribing and continuing professional development.

"The Textbook of Non-Medical Prescribing is an authoritative and accessible overview of the vital skills, contemporary issues and essential knowledge relevant to both students and healthcare practitioners. Written as a response to the growing emphasis placed on prescribing in the modern health service, this text provides up-to-date information on safe and effective prescribing. This wide-ranging book helps students and trainees develop foundational knowledge of the key areas and prescribing competencies and provides healthcare professionals with a continued source of current information. Now in its third edition, this text has been fully updated and revised to reflect changes in legislation, current practices and new guidelines. New and updated topics include independent prescribing for therapeutic radiologists, supplementary prescribing for dietitians, paramedics working in advanced roles to independently prescribe and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Competency Framework for all Prescribers"-- Provided by publisher.