Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course entry requirements or in consultation with the Course Leader.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To consider the non-clinical factors influencing prescribing decisions and outcomes.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate by application a comprehensive, detailed understanding of influences on and psychology of prescribing.
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Critically evaluate models of consultation in relation to prescribing.
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Make prescribing decisions based on patients' need for medicines, taking account of their wishes and values.
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Indicative Module Content
Accurate and effective communication with patients, carers, and other members of the health care team.
Building and maintaining effective relationships, limitations, consultation models, concordance, compliance, shared decision making, teamworking.
| Patient demand versus patient need, cultural and ethical needs, external influences at individual, local and national level, awareness of own personal attitudes and influence on prescribing practice.
Indicative Student Workload
Directed Study
| Distance Learning | Assessments
| 3 | Directed reading
| 20 | Self-assessment exercises
| 17 |
Private Study
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| 10 |
Mode of Delivery
The module is delivered in distance learning mode by self-directed learning from web based learning materials including self-assessment questions with feedback.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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Component 1 will be a reflective essay question.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Resources provided within each topic of the module.
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Additional Notes
This 5 point module is derived from the 15 point module Medicines, Prescribers and People PHM012 and together with the three modules PHM017 Prescribing and Health, PHM019 Care Planning, and PHM020 Therapeutics, comprise the 20 SCQF point rated university based element of the short course, Pharmacist Independent Prescribing.
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