Non-Medical Prescribing

Non-medical prescribing is increasingly being seen as a cost effective option by both the government and paramedical professional bodies. The use of potentially dangerous preparations in a wide range of clinical settings is not without danger, as illustrated by this case of facial palsy associated w...

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Published in:BMJ military health 1993-06, Vol.139 (2), p.73-74
Main Authors: Bennett, J D C, Haynes, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Dioctyl Sulfosuccinic Acid - adverse effects
Facial Paralysis - chemically induced
Humans
Male
Nonprescription Drugs - adverse effects
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Summary:Non-medical prescribing is increasingly being seen as a cost effective option by both the government and paramedical professional bodies. The use of potentially dangerous preparations in a wide range of clinical settings is not without danger, as illustrated by this case of facial palsy associated with the use of a proprietary brand of wax softener in an ear with a perforated ear drum.
ISSN:0035-8665
2633-3767
2052-0468
2633-3775
DOI:10.1136/jramc-139-02-12