Non-medical prescribing in the United Kingdom National Health Service: A systematic policy review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Non-medical prescribing was introduced into the United Kingdom (UK) to improve patient care, through extending healthcare professionals' roles. More recent government health service policy focuses on the increased demand and the need for efficiency. This systematic policy review aimed to describe any changes in government policy position and the role that non-medical prescribing plays in healthcare provision.

Method

The systematic policy review included policy and consultation documents that describe independent non-medical prescribing. A pre-defined protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42015019786). Professional body websites, other relevant websites and the following databases were searched to identify relevant documents: HMIC, Lexis Nexis, UK Government

SUBMITTER: Graham-Clarke E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6663007 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature