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- Title
Non-medical prescribing by paramedics in emergency, urgent and critical care.
- Authors
Bedson, Adam
- Abstract
This article considers some of the unique considerations and challenges that are associated with non-medical prescribing in the context of paramedic emergency care. In contrast to primary care, advanced paramedics practicing in emergency settings are more likely to encounter patients who require an immediate supply or administration of medication and access to a range of controlled drugs. Furthermore, access to medical support for prescribing decision-making, restrictions on the prescribing of controlled drugs and potential challenges in obtaining access to patient records, may also impact non-medical prescribing in these settings. Currently, very little empirical evidence has been published on the topic of non-medical prescribing in paramedic practice. Further research is required to understand whether the anticipated benefits are being realised for patients and NHS services. This is particularly the case in the context of prehospital emergency, urgent and critical care settings.
- Subjects
NATIONAL health services; CONTROLLED substances; EMERGENCY medical services; NON-medical prescribing; ALLIED health personnel; PHYSICIAN practice patterns; DRUG prescribing; DRUG labeling
- Publication
Journal of Paramedic Practice, 2021, Vol 13, Issue 5, p184
- ISSN
1759-1376
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/jpar.2021.13.5.184