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Non-medical prescribing - the story so far

Kwentoh, M.L.; Reilly, J.G.

Authors

M.L. Kwentoh

J.G. Reilly



Abstract

Non-medical prescribing is an element of the National Health Service modernisation agenda intended to change traditional professional roles and responsibilities, as part of New Ways of Working. This article describes concepts of non-medical prescribing and its implications for UK psychiatric practice. The perceived benefits of non-medical prescribing cannot be denied but debate continues about competence and clinical governance issues. Psychiatrists have an essential role to play in the success of non-medical prescribing. Further research and evaluation are needed to establish what works best in terms of clinical safety and training.

Citation

Kwentoh, M., & Reilly, J. (2009). Non-medical prescribing - the story so far. The psychiatrist, 33, 4-7. https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.107.019075

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2009
Deposit Date Sep 29, 2010
Journal Psychiatrist
Print ISSN 1758-3209
Electronic ISSN 1758-3217
Publisher Royal College of Psychiatrists
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 33
Pages 4-7.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.107.019075

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