Benefits of non-medical prescribing within an NHS podiatry service
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Method A comprehensive history was taken initially and then a draft Clinical Management Plan (CMP) was produced during the patient’s podiatry appointment. The CMP was then discussed and agreed at the patient’s multidisciplinary foot clinic appointment. The patient’s medication, compliance and supply prescriptions are checked during their followup uniprofessional podiatry appointments. All prescriptions given, CMPs agreed and the patient’s main medical history are inputted onto a spread sheet for auditing.
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دوره 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010