HelenVie

Look up drug administration recommendations, dosage, half life, maximum in 24 hrs etc. Do the research... e.g BNF. If patient's symptoms require a different dosage or whatever, as the patient's advocate you have a responsibility to bring this to the attention of your co-workers and the patient's doctor, etc. Best Practice and Advcoacy. Happy Days. Helen

Assertiveness and balls come with experience. You can make a difference. Whistleblow, their is new legislation in Ireland protecting the whistleblower, I am not sure about the UK. Fitness to practice, report the Matron, she is ultimately accountable, if you report in writing this issue, and even if you move on, and the issue persists and is identified at a later point in time, by design or not, the Matron has accountability. Good Luck and keep strong. We can and do make differences, never lower your standards. Helen