A standing order is a written instruction issued by a medical practitioner or dentist. It authorises a specified person or class of people (e.g. registered nurses) who do not have prescribing rights to administer and/or supply specified medicines and some controlled drugs.
Refer to templates at the bottom of this page, as well as guidelines around the use of standing orders.
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