A Guide to Rational Prescribing for the General Practitioner

  • Dr G K Brink
Keywords: Drug therapy, Physicians, family.

Abstract

To prescribe in a rational manner is part of the responsibility of being a doctor. It requires a patient-centered, holistic approach" and resistance to various pressures. It also requires a critical evaluation of his prescribing patterns and the courage to change them.

Author Biography

Dr G K Brink
MBChB, MFGP(SA), M Prax Med (Medunsa)
Section
Forum