Scottish Government

Draft
November 2007

Contents

Foreword by

1. Introduction

2. Context - describing NMAHP prescribing
What is NMAHP prescribing?
How does NMAHP prescribing "fit"?
Who are NMAHP prescribers?
How are they educated?
How are they managed?
What benefits do NMAHP prescribers bring?

3. Culture - defining NMAHP prescribing
Governance
Policy
Monitoring
Resourcing
Informing

4. Capability - delivering NMAHP prescribing
Leadership
Information technology

5. Capacity - developing NMAHP prescribing
Service development and service redesign
Education preparation
Ongoing professional development and support

6. NMAHP prescribing - what next?

7. Summary of recommendations

References
Appendix 1 - NAMHP Prescribing Policy
Self-assessment tool for implementation of the strategy recommendations