A range of approaches is needed to manage mental health presentations. In this article, specialist GP Sophie Jadwiga Ball describes two tools that can be employed within a GP consultation and provides the evidence-based theory behind their use. She also presents numerous examples to demonstrate how you can apply these tools in practice
Standing orders' role is important while waiting for nurse prescribing
Standing orders' role is important while waiting for nurse prescribing
Nurse prescribing is coming; but, until then, GPs and nurse practitioners support your colleagues because nurses working under standing orders improve child and youth health
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