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Take an evidence-based approach to prescribing decisions with this comprehensive guide
Prescribing decisions are among the most important parts of clinical practice. Balancing patient needs, possible drug interactions, the probability of adverse drug reactions, and more requires an evidence-based approach rooted in pharmacological principles. The New Prescriber: An Integrated Approach to Medical and Non-medical Prescribing offers a thorough, accessible introduction to the core components of prescribing, essential for any student preparing for clinical practice. Now fully updated to reflect the latest best practices and to address questions raised by different prescribing settings, it promises to continue as the key introduction to this vital subject.
Readers of the second edition of The New Prescriber will also find:
* An introduction to the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
* New sections covering topics including illegal and illicit drugs, overdose and de-prescribing, and more
* A thorough glossary with key terms
The New Prescriber is ideal for all non-medical prescribing students, nursing, allied health professionals, and medical students.
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Joanne Lymn is Professor of Healthcare Education at University of Nottingham, UK, and a National Teaching Fellow. Alison Mostyn is Professor of Pharmacology Education for Health and Director of Teaching and Learning, University of Nottingham, UK. Roger Knaggs is Professor of Pain Management at University of Nottingham, UK, and Specialist Pharmacist in Pain Management at Primary Integrated Community Services. He is also President of the British Pain Society. Michael Randall is Professor of Pharmacology at University of Nottingham, UK, and a Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society. Dianne Bowskill is Associate Professor of Prescribing Education and Lead for Non-medical prescribing, University of Nottingham, UK.
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Take an evidence-based approach to prescribing decisions with this comprehensive guide
Prescribing decisions are among the most important parts of clinical practice. Balancing patient needs, possible drug interactions, the probability of adverse drug reactions, and more requires an evidence-based approach rooted in pharmacological principles. The New Prescriber: An Integrated Approach to Medical and Non-medical Prescribing offers a thorough, accessible introduction to the core components of prescribing, essential for any student preparing for clinical practice. Now fully updated to reflect the latest best practices and to address questions raised by different prescribing settings, it promises to continue as the key introduction to this vital subject.
Readers of the second edition of The New Prescriber will also find:
* An introduction to the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
* New sections covering topics including illegal and illicit drugs, overdose and de-prescribing, and more
* A thorough glossary with key terms
The New Prescriber is ideal for all non-medical prescribing students, nursing, allied health professionals, and medical students.
