Registered nurse prescribing – how is it working in other countries?
Overall, nurse prescribing is safe, effective, and well-regarded with tangible benefits for stakeholders especially when supported and integrated into healthcare systems and ongoing education and training. Nurse prescribing can improve: Challenges encountered in nurse prescribing can include: BackgroundNurse prescribing has been implemented in several countries to increase access to medications,1 reduce medical staff workloads, and […]
Q&A with medicinal cannabis advocate Lucy Haslam
Retired nurse Lucy Haslam became a fierce campaigner for medicinal cannabis during her son Dan’s battle with terminal cancer after witnessing the relief it gave him. She spearheaded the United in Compassion (UIC) Medicinal Cannabis Symposium in 2014 and continues to advocate for greater access to medicinal cannabis in Australia. What continues to drive your […]