Practical prescribing for musculoskeletal practitioners
By: Julie Dawson and Sheena Hennell
Contributors: Hennell, Sheena
Publisher: M & K Pub.
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Keswick, Cumbria
Language: eng
Number of pages: 92
ISBN-13: 9781907830099; 9781905539093
Subjects: Musculoskeletal system; Diseases; Chemotherapy; Drugs; Prescribing; HEALTH & FITNESS; Musculoskeletal; MEDICAL; Orthopedics; Rheumatology; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Handbooks; Drug therapy; Drug Prescriptions; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Administration & dosage
Description: This pocket book is intended as a convenient guide for non-medical prescribers caring for patients with musculoskeletal problems. It includes an overview of the current legislation on prescribing and accountability and the principles of safe prescribing are clearly defined. The chapters give practical advice for prescribing disease-modifying drugs, biologics, analgesia, systemic steroids and drugs used in osteoporosis and gout. Basic information is provided on each drug, including the mechanism of action where known, evidence grading, dosage and contraindications. We hope that autonomous practi.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-92).