Aims: To integrate and develop further the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice Units and to evaluate critically current and future developments in Clinical Pharmacy.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this unit, the student should be able to: relate aspects of prior knowledge from years 1 to 3 to the developing pharmaco-therapeutic knowledge gained in this unit; critically evaluate current treatment guidelines and then develop, design and manage a patient care plan for medicines and medicines review; solve complex patient care problems and be able to defend and justify the selected treatment chosen to peers and members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team; develop the interpersonal communication skills necessary to interview a patient; elicit information from several healthcare sources and prepare a pharmaceutical care plan; develop a holistic approach to patient care including an appreciation of integrated and interprofessional care; demonstrate self-direction and continue to advance their knowledge and understanding to high levels; demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility, decision-making in complex situations and the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.
Skills:
Study skills, problem solving, data handling (T/F/A). Oral and written communication (T/F/A). Information and communication technology skills (T/F).
Content:
Lectures & Workshops: Topics selected from the following: Clinical Ethics, GI Disorders & Nutrition, Renal Medicine, Coagulation, Surgery & Thromboprophylaxis, Paediatric Medicine, Respiratory Disease, Diabetes, Liver Disease, Acute & Chronic Pain Control, Eldery care, Anaesthesia & ITU, Wound Care, Dermatology, Cardiovascular disease, Risk management, Critical appraisal skills, Cancer Care, Hormonal Contraception.
Ward-based teaching: Medical Specialties x 3.
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