Learning Nausea and vomiting in palliative careSonia Chand discusses the management of nausea and vomiting in advanced cancer.…Published: 1 March 2014
Learning Worsening pain in palliative careA 78-year-old man with advanced lung cancer is receiving palliative care but his abdominal pain has progressively worsened.…Published: 1 March 2014
Learning Rheumatoid arthritis: a patient journeyThis case study aims to help you understand the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, the different medicines that may be prescribed and the support you can give patients…Published: 15 February 2014
Learning How to select the right mouthwashThe range of mouthwashes can be bewildering to a new user, but as adults of all ages would benefit from using them, it is important to find the right one.…Published: 1 February 2014
Learning After 30 years, clozapine is still best for treatment-resistant patientsThere is still “fear” among some clinicians about prescribing clozapine for patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Jenny Bryan takes a look at the drug’s history…Published: 18 January 2014
Learning Management of severe nausea and vomiting in pregnant women Nausea and vomiting are common during the first trimester of pregnancy. However, for some women symptoms can be severe. Intravenous fluids and antiemetics may be required to manage severe cases.…Published: 1 December 2013
Learning How to support patients taking new oral anticoagulant medicines Patients who are prescribed new oral anticoagulants are freed from regular blood tests, but with fewer clinic appointments patients need to be counselled effectively to prevent adverse events.…Published: 1 November 2013
Learning Thalassaemia and iron supplements Q. I’m pregnant and want to take a vitamin supplement. I know I need folic acid. This product [Pregnacare] also contains iron. I have thalassaemia. Am I right in thinking I shouldn’t take it?…Published: 12 October 2013
Learning Is minoxidil a good option for alopecia? Q. I’ve got alopecia. The baldness doesn’t really bother me but I don’t like having no eyebrows. Can I use this [Regaine] on them?…Published: 14 September 2013
Learning How to support patients to take ownership of their medicationPatients can only benefit from their medicines if they take them correctly. Pharmacists are able to identify non-adherence and provide patients with the support they need to manage their medicines.…Published: 11 September 2013