Nurse prescribing for inpatient pain in the United Kingdom: a national questionnaire survey.

Background: Nurses make a valuable contribution to pain services and have the potential to improve the safety and effectiveness of pain management. A recent addition to the role of the specialist pain nurse in the United Kingdom has been the introduction of prescribing rights, however there is a lack of literature about their role in prescribing pain medication.

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop a profile of the experience, role and prescribing practice of these nurses.

Consultations between nurse prescribers and patients with diabetes in primary care: A qualitative study of patient views.

Background: There is a drive to improve the quality of service provision for patients with diabetes and to enable better self-management of this condition. The adoption of prescribing by nurses is increasing worldwide and can potentially enhance service provision. Evidence suggests that patients prefer services where their lifestyle factors and opinions are considered by healthcare professionals within a partnership approach.