Abstract
Suitably qualified Australian midwives may prescribe drugs. By June 2016, 250 midwives were endorsed to prescribe. The range of drugs that midwives may prescribe is determined by state and territory legislation. There are therefore significant variations across the country in what can be prescribed. Midwives must undertake additional training to become competent to prescribe. Clear guidelines for consultation and referral also underpin safe prescribing.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 215-218 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Australian Prescriber |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Dec 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Drug formulary
- Midwifery
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
- Prescribing curriculum
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology (medical)