Abstract
This literature review examines the culture of prn medication within acute inpatient mental health settings. Administering medication on a prn basis largely falls to the judgement of qualified nurses. The themes explored are an overuse and reliance on prn medication, poor documentation surrounding this practice and the need for a standardised assessment. The implications of these are deliberated, including accountability, public image and media coverage (including the Francis Inquiry Report).
Original language | English |
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Pages | 13-15 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Volume | 34 |
No. | 6 |
Specialist publication | Mental Health Nursing |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |