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Drug withdrawal - patient management (2007)
Journal Article
Davison, P., Husband, A., & Worsley, A. (2007). Drug withdrawal - patient management. Hospital pharmacist (London), 14(11), 367-372

This continuing education article describes the techniques used to withdraw routine drug therapy safely, focusing on the drugs that commonly cause withdrawal effects. It describes drug withdrawal in surgical patients and the treatment of neonatal abs... Read More about Drug withdrawal - patient management.

Drug withdrawal - the most common problems (2007)
Journal Article
Davison, P., Worsley, A., & Husband, A. (2007). Drug withdrawal - the most common problems. Hospital pharmacist (London), 14(11), 363-365

Withdrawal effects can occur when drugs acting on the central nervous system are discontinued, and may be mistaken for other diseases. This continuing education article describes the most common withdrawal effects seen in both secondary and primary c... Read More about Drug withdrawal - the most common problems.

Nausea and vomiting - Causes and complications (2007)
Journal Article
Worsley, A., & Husband, A. (2007). Nausea and vomiting - Causes and complications. Hospital pharmacist (London), 14(6), 185-188

Nausea and vomiting are biological defence mechanisms, associated with a variety of stimuli and conditions. This article explains some of the common causes of nausea and vomiting and the complications that can arise.

Nausea and vomiting - Pharmacological management (2007)
Journal Article
Husband, A., & Worsley, A. (2007). Nausea and vomiting - Pharmacological management. Hospital pharmacist (London), 14(6), 189-192

An understanding of the mechanisms of action of the drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting is important when selecting the best treatment for the patient. The drugs used vary in their efficacy depending on the cause of emesis, as described in this a... Read More about Nausea and vomiting - Pharmacological management.

A solid foundation in science and practice is a must for the NHS's future (2007)
Journal Article
Husband, A. (2007). A solid foundation in science and practice is a must for the NHS's future. Pharmaceutical journal (1933), 278(7436),

'Broad spectrum' article discussing the syllabus for pharmacy education. The author considers that while pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy are of increasing importance, and require a solid foundation of education in the pharmaceutical sciences.