We need nationally agreed patient group directives.
For years, paramedics have been able to administer a list of more than 30 drugs to ensure that patients receive appropriate and timely treatment. But for emergency care nurses (ECNs), patient group directives vary according to the organisation in which they practise.
Brixham, Devon.
Robert
R
Shelswell
D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000592:standards*; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000592:standards*; D013222:State Medicine / Q000592:standards*; D006113:United Kingdom