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What is the expected outcome of the finalized Scope of Practice Document for Nurse Practitioners in midwifery?

NPs will be able to prescribe all drugs

NPs will only be able to diagnose patients

NPs will be able to prescribe from a limited list of approved drugs (correct)

NPs will not be able to prescribe at all

What is necessary for Nurse Practitioners to prescribe medication?

A collaborative agreement with a doctor

Sufficient knowledge and competence in pharmacology (correct)

A special license from the government

Only a medical degree

What is the primary reason for introducing Nurse Practitioner Critical Care (NPCC) and Nurse Practitioner Midwifery (NPM) programs?

To provide more job opportunities for nurses

To improve patient care and outcomes

To increase the scope of practice for NPs (correct)

To reduce the workload of doctors

What is the role of Nurse Practitioners in midwifery in Midwife led Care Units (MLCUs)?

Providing midwifery services and prescribing from a limited list of approved drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the learning module on fundamental principles of prescribing?

To integrate prescribing principles into the Pharmacology course for NPs Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of the collaborative and shared care between Nurse Practitioners in critical care and medical practitioners?

Protocol-driven drug administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of Nurse Prescribers according to the NMC standards?

Assessing a patient's clinical condition and undertaking a thorough health history Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for Nurse Practitioners to adhere to the scope of practice and regulations?

Qualification and registration as per INC standards and regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary approach to the treatment and prevention of diseases in healthcare?

Medicines Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups of healthcare professionals can prescribe medications on registration?

Doctors and dentists Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of nurse-prescribing courses in countries like USA, UK, and Australia?

To train nurses to perform independent and supplementary prescribing Signup and view all the answers

What is the current practice in India regarding prescribing medications?

Only doctors and dentists can prescribe on registration Signup and view all the answers

Why are non-medical prescribers used in countries like USA, UK, and Australia?

To maintain safety and efficiency of prescribing Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nurse practitioners in countries like USA, UK, and Australia?

They are able to prescribe from a limited nurse's drug formulary Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of nurse practitioner programs in India?

They are necessary to empower nurses in terms of quality, standards, monitoring, and evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of nurse practitioners' clinical expertise in India?

It is highly valued by patients Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prescribing in Healthcare

Prescribing is the primary approach to treating and preventing diseases in healthcare, with medicines being used more than any other intervention by patients to manage clinical conditions.

Evolution of Prescribing Responsibilities

Originally, doctors and dentists were the primary prescribers, but now other health professionals, such as nurses, pharmacists, podiatrists, and physiotherapists, can prescribe within their scope of practice.

International Practices

In countries like the USA, UK, and Australia, non-medical prescribers, including nurses, are trained to prescribe independently and supplementary, maintaining safety and efficiency.

Nurse Prescribing in India

Currently, only medical practitioners and dentists can prescribe drugs in India, but with the introduction of nurse practitioner programs, there is a need to empower nurses to prescribe within their scope.

Expanding Nurse Practitioner Roles in India

The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has finalized the Scope of Practice Document for Nurse Practitioners in midwifery, enabling them to prescribe within their scope soon.

Standards of Proficiency for Nurse Prescribers

Nurse prescribers must have sufficient knowledge and competence to assess patients, undertake thorough health histories, diagnose and manage conditions, identify appropriate products, advise patients, prescribe, and monitor responses to medication and lifestyle advice.

Future of Nurse Practitioners in India

With the integration of prescribing principles into pharmacology courses, nurse practitioners in midwifery will be able to prescribe from a limited list of approved drugs, while those in critical care will follow protocol-driven drug administration, integrating collaborative and shared care with medical practitioners.

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