Ruth Paterson's Outputs (2)

Non-medical prescribing assessment – An evaluation of a nationally agreed multi method approach (2015)
Journal Article
Paterson, R. E., Redman, S. G., Unwin, R., McElhinney, E., Macphee, M., & Downer, F. (2016). Non-medical prescribing assessment – An evaluation of a nationally agreed multi method approach. Nurse Education in Practice, 16(1), 280-286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2015.10.008

In the United Kingdom, legislation permits nurses and allied health professionals to prescribe for patients within their care. Preparation for this role includes learning, teaching and assessment that is embedded in practice, supervised by a designat... Read More about Non-medical prescribing assessment – An evaluation of a nationally agreed multi method approach.

Inter-professional prescribing masterclass for medical students and non-medical prescribing students (nurses and pharmacists): a pilot study (2015)
Journal Article
Kinnear, M., Paterson, R., Rolfe, A., Coll, A., & Kinnear, M. (2015). Inter-professional prescribing masterclass for medical students and non-medical prescribing students (nurses and pharmacists): a pilot study. Scottish Medical Journal, 60(4), 202-207. https://doi.org/10.1177/0036933015606583

Background and aims Prescribing errors cause significant patient morbidity and mortality. Current legislation allows prescribing by different health professions. Inter-professional collaboration and learning may result in safer prescribing practice.... Read More about Inter-professional prescribing masterclass for medical students and non-medical prescribing students (nurses and pharmacists): a pilot study.