Paediatrics is a complex clinical specialty, ranging from newborns to 18 year olds in which all patients require different doses. Prescribers need to be aware of the pharmacokinetic differences between children and adults and how to effectively use unlicenced medicines. A useful article for all nurse prescribers.
Tomlin, S. 2015. Medicine doses in children: it's not child's play. Nurse Prescribing, 13 (7) p 352-356.
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