title: Administration of medicines - the nurse role in ensuring patient safety.
abstract: This article explores the importance of drug administration and some of the key legislation that relates to it. It focuses on the accountability and responsibility of qualified nurse and student nurses. The author also draws on the notion of informed consent and what that means in the health care setting. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of the safe administration of medicines to patients.
authors.affiliation: Oxford Brookes University, Swindon.
authors.forename: Obrey
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Alexis
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Caldwell
mesh_terms: D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011361:Professional Competence; D012449:Safety; D006113:United Kingdom