Abstract
Patient group directions (PGDs) enable practitioners who are not independent prescribers to administer or supply patients with medications. They reduce delays in the administration of medication and thereby improve patients' journeys. This article discusses an audit of the use of PGDs in an emergency care centre to ensure that they are used appropriately and regularly.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 33-37 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Emergency Nurse |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 10 |
Publication status | Published - 8 Mar 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Audit
- Patient group directions
- Training