National Prescribing Curriculum

Analgesia for low back pain

Provide care for Maria, a patient at your general practice who asks for help to manage her acute low back pain.

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About

The National Prescribing Curriculum (NPC) is a series of interactive case-based modules that encourage confident and rational prescribing. The modules follow a stepwise approach as outlined in the WHO's Guide to Good Prescribing.

In this module you will provide care for Maria, a patient at your general practice who asks for help to manage her acute low back pain.

 

Resources

Prescribing Competencies Framework
The Prescribing Competencies Framework describes the competencies that health professionals require to prescribe medicines judiciously, appropriately, safely and effectively in the Australian healthcare system