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Training for rational drug use

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1st Author : Orrell, Cathrine
Other Authors: Kishuna, Aarti
Publisher: Health Systems Trust
Publication Date: 6/1997
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Publication Type: Newsletter
Series: Kwik Skwiz
Issue: 4

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Summary Lessons for the implementation of the Essential Drugs Programme within districts.
More Details Nurses are the frontline health providers for most people in South Africa today. Many nurses feel ill-equipped for their new role as clinical nursing practitioners. At the same time, clinics often experience shortages of medicines. A process of training and support is needed to ensure that medicines are prescribed and dispensed in a rational and cost-efficient manner.
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