Integrated Pharmaceutical and Patient Care

Code

PHAR4036

School

Pharmacy

Level

4

Credits

20

Semesters

Autumn Malaysia

Summary

This module advances the knowledge of disease management and conditions covered previously and introduces new diseases and conditions via case studies. It develops teaching, assessment and presentation skills. The module takes a patient focused approach to medicine optimisation and follows patients through a number of care pathways. The module will consolidate the principles of management of complex, comorbid patients and patients prescribed multiple medicines to manage coexisting problems, further developing the ability of students to manage these patients. Students will develop their problem solving skills and their abilities in application of therapeutics to these complex patients. Students will develop critical thinking and decision-making, and team working. The course facilitates independent learning and helps students acquire advance clinical skills. Presented with patient scenarios, medical records and medication charts/prescriptions, students are expected to critically evaluate, prioritise problems and incorporate clinical evidence into therapeutic recommendations.

Assessment

Learning Outcomes

MLO 1: Critically evaluate the evidence to support safe, rational, cost-effective use of medicine and to inform clinical decision making. (C5-Evaluating)
MLO2: Display effective communication and professional skills with patients and other health care professionals to optimise patients’ treatment. (A5-Characterisation)
MLO 3: Recognise ethical dilemmas and respond in accordance with relevant codes. (C2-Understanding)
MLO4: Demonstrate managerial and lifelong learning skills in assessing and managing pharmaceutical care services (P5-Complex Overt Responses) .

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