Professional, legal and ethical dimensions of prescribing: part 1: professional.

Gould, Jill; Bain, Heather

Abstract

Prescribing by nurses and midwives continues to expand and has consistently been evaluated as safe and effective. This article is part one of two exploring the core professional, legal and ethical dimensions of prescribing. Reference is made to a contemporary prescribing model, RAPID-CASE, devised by the authors to demonstrate the application of key prescribing practice principles. The importance of a structured approach is demonstrated with reference to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society competency framework for all prescribers, applicable legislation and underpinning ethical principles. This first article identifies the main professional dimensions of prescribing practice, while the second article focuses on the legal and ethical aspects.

Citation

GOULD, J. and BAIN, H. 2022. Professional, legal and ethical dimensions of prescribing: part 1: professional. Primary health care [online], 32(6), pages 20-26. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7748/phc.2022.e1773

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 14, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Jun 22, 2022
• Publication Date: Nov 28, 2022
• Deposit Date: Jun 22, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 23, 2022
• Journal: Primary health care
• Print ISSN: 0264-5033
• Electronic ISSN: 2047-900X
• Publisher: RCN Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 32
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 20-26
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.7748/phc.2022.e1773
• Keywords: Clinical; Community; District nurses; General practice; Medicines; Nurse prescribing; Prescribing; Prescription medicines; Primary care
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1695013