Nurse prescribing in mental health /

Jones, Adrian, 1969-

Nurse prescribing in mental health / Adrian Jones. - Oxford : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009. - ix, 206 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliography (p.185-201) and index.

This is a practical handbook for mental health nurses who are training, have aspirations to train or who are trained in nurse prescribing. The history of mental health nursing is traced, the UK situation is compared with the rest of the world, then the evidence base, safety and effectiveness when prescribing are discussed. Other topics include: coexisting medical conditions, promoting concordance and patient involvement, team working, ethical and legal issues, and future challenges.

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