Dying / terminal care
It is within a nurse practitioner’s ability to prescribe medicines and refer to other health professionals within their individual areas of competence. [1]
Aligns with Nurse Practitioner standards for practice including:
Statement 2.3:
NPs consider quality use of medicines and therapeutic interventions using their comprehensive knowledge when planning care.
Statement 3.1:
NPs use professional knowledge when prescribing indicated non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
Statement 3.2:
NPs manage episodes of care, establishing and maintaining respectful relationships with people at the centre of care.
Last updated 09 June 2026