This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. An understanding of medicines and their effects on patients remains a crucial area of nursing knowledge. This book provides a thorough foundation upon which nurses can build their clinical experience to achieve competence. It not only provides information on the actions of drugs on the body but also gives clear guidance on the practical aspects of medicines management in both hospital and community. Organisation of the text broadly follows the British National Formulary for ease of use.\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eManagement of medicines linked to their therapeutic use\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMedicine administration linked with relevant care of patients where possible\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBasic principles of clinical pharmacology underpin the therapeutic chapters\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA chapter on the role of patients and carers is included\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAll content revised in the light of changes in drug therapy, clinical practice and medicines management including nurse prescribing\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eKey objectives for each chapter\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelf-assessment exercises with answers\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMore detail relating to palliative care; nurse prescribing\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA new section on Intensive Therapy\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTotally redesigned in two colours with improved design and page layout, and better illustrations\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e
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