Nurse prescribing in diabetes.
The adjustment of diabetes medication is vital for the prevention of complications. Insulin dose adjustment by diabetes specialist nurses is common practice but its legality is questionable. Two surveys were undertaken to identify common practice. The results were used to establish the basis for an effective multiprofessional protocol for nurse administration of diabetes medication.
Cradock
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Portsmouth Diabetes Centre, Queen Alexandra Hospital.
Avery
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D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin