Delivered by Dr Abhinav Boddu and Dr Moya Thomas
Prescribing part 1
Description
Summary
Join us for "Prescribing part 1", an enlightening teaching session aimed at enhancing your prescribing skills. This course will delve into the basic principles of good prescribing and medication management. Learn about common medication errors and how to avoid them. Boost your patient safety practices, understand complicated prescriptions, and get a chance to discuss real case scenarios. A must-attend for any medical professional committed to improving their practice and patient outcomes.
Learning objectives
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Understand the essential principles of medication prescribing, including the calculation of dosage and potential side effects of common drugs.
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Recognize the various drug classifications, their mechanisms of action, and indications for use in a clinical setting.
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Identify the legal and ethical considerations in prescribing medication, such as patient consent and confidentiality.
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Develop communication skills pertinent to prescribing medication, such as explaining the purpose and potential dangers of a medication to a patient.
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Assess the potential interactions of prescribed drugs with other medications, underlying diseases, or conditions of the patient, and use this information to individualize patient care.