Ziegler, L, Bennett, M, Blenkinsopp, A et al. (1 more author) (2015) Non-medical prescribing in palliative care: a regional survey. Palliative Medicine, 29 (2). 177 - 181. ISSN 0269-2163
Abstract
Background: The United Kingdom is considered to be the world leader in nurse prescribing, no other country having the same extended non-medical prescribing rights. Arguably, this growth has outpaced research to evaluate the benefits, particularly in areas of clinical practice where patients have complex co-morbid conditions such as palliative care. This is the first study of non-medical prescribing in palliative care in almost a decade. Aim: To explore the current position of nurse prescribing in palliative care and establish the impact on practice of the 2012 legislative changes. Design: An online survey circulated during May and June 2013. Participants: Nurse members (n = 37) of a regional cancer network palliative care group (61% response rate). Results: While this survey found non-medical prescribers have embraced the 2012 legislative changes and prescribe a wide range of drugs for cancer pain, we also identified scope to improve the transition from qualified to active non-medical prescriber by reducing the time interval between the two. Conclusion: To maximise the economic and clinical benefit of non-medical prescribing, the delay between qualifying as a prescriber and becoming an active prescriber needs to be reduced. Nurses who may be considering training to be a non-medical prescriber may be encouraged by the provision of adequate study leave and support to cover clinical work. Further research should explore the patients' perspective of non-medical prescribing.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2014, The Authors. This is an author produced version of a paper published in Palliative Medicine. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Cancer pain; Non-medical prescribing; Palliative care |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (Leeds) > Academic Unit of Primary Care (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 20 Jul 2015 16:00 |
Last Modified: | 17 Jan 2018 16:20 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269216314557346 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/0269216314557346 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:84794 |