Dermatology

Code

PHAR2050

School

Pharmacy

Level

2

Credits

N/A

Semesters

Spring Malaysia

Summary

Pharmacists are often the first point of contact for patients with mild skin problems, and therefore there is a role for pharmacists in the care of patients with skin problems whether this be an over the counter request for advice and treatment and in ensuring patients with long term dermatological conditions are supported. Example of teaching content include:

• Detailed patient history taking
• The formulation science underpinning the use of topical treatments
• Common skin conditions and infections
• The use of non-topical treatments for dermatological conditions

The role of the pharmacist in the treatment and management of dermatological conditions

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 pharmacy services, and make sure that the care and services provided are safe and accurate
18. Take responsibility for all aspects of health and safety and take actions when necessary
19. Act openly and honestly when things go wrong and raise concerns even when it is not easy to do so
20. Apply the science behind pharmacy in all activities
21. Demonstrate how the science behind pharmacy is applied in the discovery, design, development and safety testing of medicines and devices
22. Recognise the technologies that are behind developing advanced therapeutic medicinal products and precision medicines, including the formulation, supply and quality assurance of these therapeutic agents
23. Keep abreast of new technologies and use data and digital technologies to improve clinical outcomes and patient safety, keeping to information governance principles
24. Apply pharmaceutical principles to the safe and effective formulation, preparation, packaging and disposal of medicines and products
25. Consider the quality, safety and risks associated with medicines and products and take appropriate action when producing, supplying and prescribing them
26. Demonstrate effective diagnostic skills, including physical examination, to decide the most appropriate course of action for the person
27. Apply the principles of clinical therapeutics, pharmacology and genomics to make effective use of medicines for people, including in their prescribing practice
28. 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
29. Accurately perform calculations
30. Apply the principles of effective monitoring and management to improve health outcomes
31. Anticipate and recognise adverse drug reactions, and recognise the need to apply the principles of pharmacovigilance
32. Apply relevant legislation and ethical decision-making related to prescribing, including remote prescribing
33. Prescribe effectively within the relevant systems and frameworks for medicines use
34. 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
35. Take responsibility for people’s health records, including the legality, appropriateness, accuracy, security and confidentiality of personal data
36. Understand and implement relevant safeguarding procedures, including local and national guidance in relation to each person
37. Effectively make use of local and national health and social care policies to improve health outcomes and public health, and to address health inequalities
38. Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, including the provision of first aid
39. Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills as part of the multi-disciplinary team
40. Actively take part in the management of risks and consider the impacts on people
41. Use tools and techniques to avoid medication errors associated with prescribing, supply and administration
42. Take appropriate actions to respond to complaints, incidents or errors in a timely manner and to prevent them happening again
43. Recognise when and how their performance or that of others could put people at risk and take appropriate actions
44. Demonstrate resilience and flexibility, and apply effective strategies to manage multiple priorities, uncertainty, complexity and change
45. Reflect upon, identify, and proactively address their learning needs
46. Support the learning and development of others, including through mentoring
47. Take part in research activities, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement, and demonstrate how these are used to improve care and services

Conveners

• Dr Mohammed Tahir Ansari