Abstract
The aim of this chapter is to provide the reader with an introduction to medicines management and the role of the paramedic.
After reading this chapter, the reader will:
- Understand the term 'medicines management' and the role of the paramedic.
- Be able to appraise the paramedic's role in managing medicines safely and effectively
- Acknowledge the role of regulatory and advisory bodies in the management and optimisation of medicines
- Be able to apply the principles of medicine optimisation
After reading this chapter, the reader will:
- Understand the term 'medicines management' and the role of the paramedic.
- Be able to appraise the paramedic's role in managing medicines safely and effectively
- Acknowledge the role of regulatory and advisory bodies in the management and optimisation of medicines
- Be able to apply the principles of medicine optimisation
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics |
| Editors | Ian Peate, Suzanna Evans, Lisa Clegg |
| Place of Publication | Chichester, West Sussex |
| Publisher | Blackwell Publishing |
| Chapter | 4 |
| Pages | 52-69 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119724322, 9781119724315 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781119724285 |
| Publication status | Published - 17 Mar 2022 |
Publication series
| Name | Fundamentals |
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| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |