An evaluation of the expansion of nurse prescribing in Scotland
Date
2009-09-25Author
Watterson, Andrew
Turner, Fiona
Coull, Alison
Murray, Ian
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Watterson, A., Turner, F., Coull, A. & Murray, I. (2009) An evaluation of the expansion of nurse prescribing in Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research.
Abstract
Nurse prescribers in Scotland can now prescribe a range of controlled drugs for specific medical conditions. This research project which is summarised below provides an evaluation of the extension of nurse prescribing following the introduction of new legislation in 2001.