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9 Chapter 1: Introduction to pharmacology Aim Introduction Patient assessment The Code of Conduct The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Standards of Proficiency Medicine management and standards Medicines optimisation Patient beliefs and medicines Conclusion Glossary References Further reading Multiple choice questions
10 Chapter 2: How to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides Aim Introduction The British National Formulary Online and mobile application BNF MIMS (Monthly Index of Medical Specialities) Electronic Medicines Compendium What can be prescribed on an NHS prescription? The Drug Tariff Other guides to prescribing The evidence base to prescribing: prescribing guidelines NICE prescribing guidance Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) Conclusion References Further reading Multiple choice questions
11 Chapter 3: Legal and ethical issues Aim Introduction The law Ethical principles and theories Regulatory bodies Research Conclusion References Further reading Multiple choice questions Find out more
12 Chapter 4: Medicines management and the role of the healthcare provider Introduction Medicines management Manufacturing, marketing, and procurement and sale Selection Supply Prescribing Handling and administration Special consideration: Controlled drugs and critical medications Groups requiring special considerations Monitoring for side effects Medicine optimisation Safety in medicines management Storage and disposal Conclusions References Further reading Multiple choice questions
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Chapter 5: Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
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