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Module Summary

Prescribing expert Dr Martin Duerden advises on how to avoid some common mistakes with prescriptions in part one of this two part series. Read part two here.

Learning Objectives

This module will give you some key tips on avoiding prescribing errors, including:

  • Tightening up repeat prescribing procedures 
  • Reviewing medication
  • Dealing with communication problems with secondary care
  • Identifying hazardous prescribing
Author

Dr Martin Duerden is a retired GP and medical adviser for the therapeutics diploma programme at Cardiff University

Date module published

May 30, 2018

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