Learning How to ensure that you report medication incidents effectively All pharmacists should appreciate the importance of medication incident reporting. Detailed and timely reports are used to influence changes in practice and prevent similar incidents from occurring…Published: 1 June 2013
Learning Do my medicines mean I can’t give blood?This content was published in 2013. We do not recommend that you take any clinical decisions based on this information without first ensuring you have checked the latest guidance. A. The national blood transfusion service in the UK collects around 2.5 million blood donations a year from 1.7 mil…Published: 1 June 2013
Learning Hepatitis C clinical features and diagnosis Significant advances in the treatment of hepatitis C mean it is now curable. However, increasing awareness of the virus and screening at-risk populations is crucial in tackling this “silent killer”.…Published: 3 May 2013
Learning Confused about the shape of the NHS in England? To complement our simplified diagram of the reformed NHS, Francesca Rivers takes a look at the various structures.…Published: 6 April 2013
Learning How to communicate effectively in patients’ medical notesWriting in patients’ medical notes is essential for communicating and co-ordinating patient care. Pharmacists must be able to document their contributions clearly to the wider multidisciplinary team…Published: 1 April 2013
Learning Dealing with the dying patient — treatment of terminal restlessnessThis content was published in 2013. We do not recommend that you take any clinical decisions based on this information without first ensuring you have checked the latest guidance. A. In advanced illness, confusion and terminal restlessness or agitation are common. It is estimated that betwe…Published: 1 April 2013
Learning Type 1 diabetes: pathophysiology and diagnosisPatients with type 1 diabetes require lifelong treatment with insulin — and must juggle their doses, diet and exercise — to prevent hyperglycaemia and the resulting micro- and macrovascular complications…Published: 26 March 2013
Learning How to support patients being treated for chronic heart failure Patients with heart failure develop a range of symptoms that can be difficult to manage. Pharmacists can help to support them in areas such as medication, diet modification and recognising deterioration…Published: 1 March 2013
Learning Premature babies in the community With advances in medicine the number of preterm births has increased and more premature babies are being seen in the community. This article gives an overview of care.…Published: 9 February 2013
Learning Advice on high fluoride toothpastes Q. I’ve been given this prescription [sodium fluoride 1.1 per cent, 5,000ppm] by my dentist. Can I share it with the rest of my family?…Published: 1 February 2013