Module Title
Prescribing Science
Keywords
non-medical prescribing, supplementary prescribing, independent prescribing, evidence-based therapeutics, consultation and decision-making, psychology of prescribing, clinical management plans, pharmacovigilance, prescribing analysis |
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Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of modules PH4014 and PH4016 or equivalent which may include qualifications approved by RPSGB as being acceptable for entry to the PgDip Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme.
Corequisite Modules
Modules PHM402 and PHM401.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To develop the knowledge, skills and professional attitudes necessary for prescribing practice.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Apply a critical understanding of the legal and professional frameworks of accountability and responsibility in relation to medical and non-medical prescribing.
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Communicate and consult effectively and assess patients' needs for medicines.
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Synthesise and document a clinical management plan.
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Monitor response to therapy and modify treatment or refer to the independent prescriber as appropriate.
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Indicative Module Content
Models of medical and non-medical prescribing, supplementary and independent prescribing. Legal basis for prescribing, supply and administration of medicines.
Prescribing partnerships, supplementary prescriber, independent prescriber, prescribing in a team context, professional relationships. Professional relationships and communication with healthcare professionals and patients, role and function of other team members. Interface between multiple prescribers. Accurate and effective communication, building and maintaining effective relationships, limitations, consultation models, concordance, compliance.
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.
| Clinical management plans, documentation, systematic implementation and evaluation, modifying response including physical examination, modifying treatment. Principles of diagnosis, informed consent, professional judgement.
Record keeping, documentation, professional responsibility, writing prescriptions, confidentiality, Caldicott and Data Protection. Pharmacovigilance and prescribing analysis.
Reflective practice, awareness of limitations, continuing professional development.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 12 | Coursework
| 36 | Assessment
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Directed Study
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| 70 |
Private Study
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| 30 |
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, coursework sessions (to include individual and group problem solving sessions, tutorials, placements and use of web based sources of information) and directed study.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
| | Component 2 | 1
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Component 1 takes the form of a objective, structured, clinical examination (OSCE).
Component 2 is assessed on a pass/fail basis and does not contribute to the module aggregate. In order to achieve a pass in the test, a minimum mark of 70% must be achieved
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | THE BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND THE ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITIAN. British National Formulary. current ed. London: British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
| | 2. | BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Clinical Evidence. current ed. London: BMJ Publications.
| | 3. | WINFIELD, A.J. and RICHARDS, R.M.E., 2004. Pharmaceutical Practice. current ed. London: Churchill Livingstone.
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