PIP led discharge
This is an extended role for Pharmacist Independent Prescribers embedded in clinical teams
Shown to have significantly assisted in speeding up the discharge process by writing the
entirety of the discharge prescription including diagnosis, course and management, follow
up of patient and medication section.
This has led to a reduction in the time taken for discharge letters to be prepared once
patients are deemed medically fit and has been associated with a reduction in prescribing
errors identified at discharge.
100% of staff surveyed strongly supported the roll out of the service to other wards.
Currently active in GI(6B), Acute medicine (4A), Respiratory (3b), Stroke (3c) and
commencing in surgery (level 5)
For further information contact: anita.lawther@setrust.hscni.net