Module code: PHA7023-D
To provide students with the opportunity to apply the foundations of clinical practice by developing:
- The knowledge and ability to solve complex problems and justify their decisions
- Techniques for critical appraisal of published medical literature relating to therapeutic problems encountered in practice
- The confidence and ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
- The ability to reflect on their practice to inform and plan their professional development.
The role of reflection (both in & on action) in personal & professional development; Patient monitoring - incl. biochemical tests: urea & electrolytes, renal function, liver function, haematology, microbiological monitoring; Individualising drug therapy using relevant information, incl. age, liver or renal disease or other co-morbidities; Interpretation of serum drug concentrations & individualisation of drug therapy. Pharmaceutical care of patients with conditions incl.: respiratory disease (Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease & infections), cardiac disease (heart failure, angina/Non-STEMI/STEMI & atrial fibrillation) coagulation disorders & infections. Pharmaceutical care of patients requiring nutritional support, pain control, medicines reconciliation, support with adherence. Assimilation and appraisal of literature to answer therapeutic problems. Patient choice & responsible professionalism.
Assessment:
Portfolio - to consist of:
Mini-Clinical Eval. Exercise (CEX) (min 7)
Case based discussion (CBD) (min 3)
Direct Observation of Patient Consultation (DOPC) (min 3)
360 degree assessment
Patient profiles (min 3)
CPD entries (min 9)
Record on In-Training Assessment (RITA) & FPF assessment (minimum 3 (baseline + 2))
Assessment of a therapeutic problem