Autoimmune diseases

Code

PHAR2046

School

Pharmacy

Level

2

Credits

N/A

Semesters

Autumn Malaysia

Summary

Amongst the more common disorders encountered by pharmacists are rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Treatment of inflammatory diseases will be illustrated by consideration of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases. This module aims to illustrate molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these pathological states; how therapeutic intervention is designed to treat these states and how better medicines can be generated for these conditions.

Examples of topics within the Teaching block include:

• The role of inflammatory cells.
• Current and future pharmacotherapies to treat inflammatory conditions; molecular and cellular targets.
• Delivery systems for pharmacotherapies and their appropriate usage and supply.

The role of the pharmacist in the treatment and management of patients with autoimmune disease 

Target Students

Only available for students studying MPharm AND Only available for UNM / Year 2 students

Assessment

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate empathy and keep the person at the centre of their approach to care at all times

2.Work in partnership with people to support and empower them in shared decision-making about their health and wellbeing

3.

Demonstrate effective communication at all times and adapt their approach and communication style to meet the needs of the person.

4.Understand the variety of settings and adapt their communication accordingly

5.Proactively support people to make safe and effective use of their medicines and devices

6.Treat people as equals, with dignity and respect, and meet their own legal responsibilities under equality and human rights

7.Obtain informed consent before providing care and pharmacy services

8.

Assess and respond to the person’s particular health risks, taking account of individuals’ protected characteristics and background.

9.Take responsibility for ensuring that personal values and beliefs do not compromise person-centred care

10.Demonstrate effective consultation skills, and in partnership with the person, decide the most appropriate course of action

11.Take into consideration factors that affect people’s behaviours in relation to health and wellbeing

12.Recognise the psychological, physiological and physical impact of prescribing decisions on people

13.Work collaboratively and effectively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality, person-centred care, including continuity of care

14.Demonstrate the values, attitudes and behaviours expected of a pharmacy professional at all times

15.Apply professional judgement in all circumstances, taking legal and ethical reasoning into account

16.Recognise and work within the limits of their knowledge and skills, and get support and refer to others when they need to

17.Take responsibility for all aspects of health and safety and take actions when necessary

18.Act openly and honestly when things go wrong and raise concerns even when it is not easy to do so

19.Apply the science behind pharmacy in all activities

20.Apply pharmaceutical principles to the safe and effective formulation, preparation, packaging and disposal of medicines and products

21.Consider the quality, safety and risks associated with medicines and products and take appropriate action when producing, supplying and prescribing them

22.Demonstrate effective diagnostic skills, including physical examination, to decide the most appropriate course of action for the person

23.Apply the principles of clinical therapeutics, pharmacology and genomics to make effective use of medicines for people, including in their prescribing practice

24.Appraise the evidence base and apply clinical reasoning and professional judgement to make safe and logical decisions which minimise risk and optimise outcomes for the person

25.Accurately perform calculations

26.Effectively promote healthy lifestyles using evidence-based techniques

27.Apply the principles of effective monitoring and management to improve health outcomes

28.Apply relevant legislation and ethical decision-making related to prescribing, including remote prescribing

29.Prescribe effectively within the relevant systems and frameworks for medicines use

30.Understand clinical governance in relation to prescribing, while also considering that the prescriber may be in a position to supply the prescribed medicines to people

31.Take responsibility for people’s health records, including the legality, appropriateness, accuracy, security and confidentiality of personal data

32.Understand and implement relevant safeguarding procedures, including local and national guidance in relation to each person

33.Effectively make use of local and national health and social care policies to improve health outcomes and public health, and to address health inequalities

34.Proactively participate in the promotion and protection of public health in their practice

35.Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, including the provision of first aid

36.Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills as part of the multi-disciplinary team

37.Actively take part in the management of risks and consider the impacts on people

38.Use tools and techniques to avoid medication errors associated with prescribing, supply and administration

39.Take appropriate actions to respond to complaints, incidents or errors in a timely manner and to prevent them happening again

40.Recognise when and how their performance or that of others could put people at risk and take appropriate actions

41.Demonstrate resilience and flexibility, and apply effective strategies to manage multiple priorities, uncertainty, complexity and change

42.Reflect upon, identify, and proactively address their learning needs

43.Support the learning and development of others, including through mentoring

Conveners

• Prof Kuan Hon Lim