Full Description
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 while also providing the foundations of practical knowledge for those aspiring towards an independent prescribing qualification.
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.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Medications Law
Chapter 2: Safe Use of Medications, Prescription Writing and Special Groups
Chapter 3: Pharmacology
Chapter 4: Drugs by Body System
Cardiovascular
Endocrine
Respiratory
Rheumatology
Neurology
Mental Health
Pain
Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary
Infection
Dermatology
Chapter 5: Emergencies in Primary Care
