title: General prescribing principles. Choosing a drug: 1.
abstract: Remember... Use no drug 'before its time. Think before recommending alternatives to prescription drugs. Conduct a thorough risk/benefit analysis before prescribing. Do not be coerced into prescribing a particular drug. Always pratice in accordance with professional guidelines.
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D018579:Patient Selection; D018570:Risk Assessment
chemical_list: D004366:Nonprescription Drugs