General Practice Nurses play an essential role in delivering care
through general practice, taking on a spectrum of different
responsibilities within patient care to support the ever-increasing
workload within GP surgeries, clinics and health centres. Often working
autonomously, as part of a multidisciplinary team, general practice
nurses assess, advise and treat patients of all different ages and
backgrounds, and therefore may encounter almost every aspect of patient
care during their work.
This book is specifically aimed at GP Nurses undertaking independent
prescribing within the complexity of contemporary primary healthcare. It
offers a complete overview for those taking on an independent nurse
prescribing course as well as those nurses who have already qualified as
independent prescribers.
Case studies written for the general practice setting will help nurses
build on the skills and practice they have already developed as they
take on the independent prescribing role, and will also be of value to
more experienced or advanced nurses hoping to refresh their existing
knowledge. Written by a range of specialist authors, the book also
covers the theoretical knowledge and context associated with independent
prescribing, enabling GP nurses to practise competently and confidently
and deliver clinically effective, person-centred care.
