Nurse independent prescribing critical review on difference for prescribing between children and adults
Critically apply an understanding of the legal, cognitive, emotional and physical differences between neonates, infants, children, young people and adults prior to making a prescribing decision or referring on appropriately;-
• Physiological differences across the age span
• Legal implications of consent in young people and children
• Communication skills as applied to different age groups
• Accountability and decision making to refer on
