Parenteral medications at Role 1: do doctors in the British Army require improved training and experience?

This article explores the current training of Role 1 doctors, the threat of skill fade and how the safety of drug administration can be improved. This includes recommendations for the development of training competencies, bespoke courses and clinical placements, e-learning and the use of new technology. Application of these recommendations has the potential to improve patient safety and the confidence of doctors in the use of parenteral analgesia.

Source: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps - September 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Turner, L. J., Martin-Bates, A. J. Tags: Personal view Source Type: research