S. Beckwith, and P. Franklin (eds) 2011: Oxford handbook of prescribing for nurses and allied health professionals, Second edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Indexed. 491 pp, price: ￡22.95 paperback. ISBN: 978-0-19-957581-7

摘要

This new edition, written by practising nurses,with contributions from a pharmaceutical adviserand a specialist in sexual health, covers a widerange of non-medical prescribing activities forpractitioners at all levels.The pocket-sized book is described as ‘‘patientcentred,evidence-based, and in line with the latestguidelines’’. It contains 18 chapters divided intofive sections: Introductions, Principles, Practice,Accountability and Responsibilities. In addition,there are expansive lists of symbols and abbreviations,and a glossary. All chapters are individuallyreferenced and most give suggestions for furtherreading. There is also a comprehensive index at theback of the book, as well as cross-referencingwithin the text. This makes a useful reference tool,as it is very easy to look up information on aselected topic.