What legal classifications of medications can 999 staff utilise to treat patients under their care

What is the definition of a general sales list medication

Define a patient group directive

Define a prescription only medication

Given that the administration of prescription only medications requires a valid prescription from a prescribing practitioner, how can paramedics utilise this category of medications in their practice

Paramedics can legally possess and administer morphine sulphate and diazepam for “the immediate and necessary treatment of sick or injured persons”. What practice is a paramedic not permitted to perform under this exemption

Patient specific directions exist and can be utilised by 999 staff for those patients accessing care via 999. Which 2 of the following conditions would most commonly be associated with a patient specific direction

Following completion of an independent prescribing course, what medications can be prescribed by paramedic prescribers

As an independent prescriber, it is recognised by the College of Paramedics that there are 2 circumstances where it would be appropriate to prescribe for family/close friends. What are they

When prescribing medications to patients, who should be informed of any prescribing decisions that have been made

In order to supply a patient with medication to continue treatment that has been initiated by a paramedic, what must be in place

What 3 professionals are required to authorise/validate patient group directives

By signing one of an organisation’s patient group directives, a practitioner is then allowed to utilise all the patient group directives that are approved by that organisation

Patient group directives need to be updated and reviewed regularly. What is the maximum time period that is allowed for this to happen

Once a patient group directive (PGD) is signed by a practitioner and validated by the issuing organisation, any further versions of the PGD are covered if the changes are minor