Prescribing without peril

ByDr Edward Farnan

Published08 November 2016

With prescribing powers come certain responsibilities. Dr Edward Farnan highlights the situations to avoid and the guidelines to follow.

Doctors who prescribe contrary to local guidelines or protocols may find themselves subject to an investigation.

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Dr Edward Farnan

Medico-legal adviser

MB BCh BAO LLM FRCGP DGM DCH DRCOG Dr Farnan graduated from Queen's University, Belfast, in 1995 and completed his GP training in Northern Ireland, practising as a principal in general practice in Armagh for 11 years. He also sat on a research ethics committee, and had a particular interest in clinical governance.