Respiratory

Code

PHAR2047

School

Pharmacy

Level

2

Credits

N/A

Semesters

Autumn Malaysia

Summary

Amongst the more common disorders encountered by pharmacists are those affecting the respiratory system; asthma & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These have significant inflammatory components, which can be illustrated by consideration of two other very common disorders; atopy and eczema, which will be considered in the dermatology Teaching block. This Teaching block 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 regulation of smooth muscle tone and mucus production; the role of inflammatory cells.
• Current and future pharmacotherapies to treat respiratory and inflammatory conditions; molecular and cellular targets.
• Delivery systems (inhalers, etc.) for pharmacotherapies and their appropriate usage and supply.

The role of the pharmacist in the treatment and management of patients with respiratory diseases 

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