|
|
 |
|
Viewing report
|
|
|
|
Legal Aspects of Medicines
Quay books, July 2005, Pages: 352
Like the other books in this series, this monograph follows the publication of a series of articles in the British Journal of Nursing on the law relating to medicines. Those articles, revised and updated, form the basis of a concise publication covering the main concerns which arise in the law relating to medicines in the NHS and private sector.
This book is intended for all health professionals who are likely to be involved in the dispensing, administration, prescribing or supply of medication, whether in hospitals or in the community. It may also be of assistance to others, such as health service managers, patient groups and their representatives, lecturers and clinical supervisors.
Each chapter uses a situation to illustrate the relevant laws so that the law can be explained in a practical jargon-free way. The basic facts of the legal system are briefly set out in the first chapter. The book does not pretend to be encyclopaedic in its coverage; rather, it is intended to introduce readers to the basic principles which apply and the sources of law, so that they can, by following up the further reading and web sites provided, add to their knowledge. Changes in the statutory provisions and new cases will require some amendments over time. The NHS Plan (Department of Health 2000) envisaged that the old demarcations will be shattered and nurses, midwives and therapists would be able to take on a wider range of clinical tasks, including running clinics and discharging patients and pharmacists will be able to take on a new role as they shift away from being paid mainly for dispensing of individual prescriptions towards rewarding overall service. As a consequence, roles in relation to the supply and prescribing of medications and in the role of the hospital and the community pharmacist have changed ever more rapidly over recent years, and this will ultimately have a profound influence on the care of the patient and the organisation of healthcare.
This book will provide a baseline on which readers can develop their knowledge and understanding of the law relating to medicines.
Customers who bought this item also bought
Legal Aspects of Medicine, 2nd Edition
Drug and Medical Device Product Liability Deskbook.
Acute Medicine: A Handbook for Nurse Practitioners
The Preparation and Trial of Medical Malpractice Cases
The Elderly
Telemedicine and E-Health Law.
Legal Aspects of Health and Safety, 2nd Edition
Health Care Benefits Law.
Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) Advertising in Pharmaceuticals - Global Strategic Business Report
Legal Aspects of Death
|
|
|
|
