Nurse prescribing in diabetes
Cradock, S.; Avery, L.
Professional Nurse 13(5): 315-7 319
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 9544084 Document Number: 489457
The adjustment of diabetes medication is vital for the prevention of complications. Insulin dose adjustment by diabetes specialist nurses is common practice but its legality is questionable. Two surveys were undertaken to identify common practice. The results were used to establish the basis for an effective multiprofessional protocol for nurse administration of diabetes medication.