Abstract

Non-medical prescribing is not a new initiative in healthcare. The modernisation of the NHS, strained workforces in radiotherapy and clinical oncology and the recognition that the role of the radiographer extends across the entire patient pathway has motivated development of therapeutic radiographer roles. For advanced, expert and consultant radiographers, this includes non–medical, supplementary, and independent prescribing authority. Limitations in current prescribing legislation have the potential to negatively impact these services. However, the overall benefits of non-medical prescribing for the patient, professional and entire workforce are undeniable. Radiographer non-medical prescribing is pertinent to the maintenance and continued improvement of cancer services.

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