Amira Shaikh

Lecturer in Prescribing for Healthcare, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King's College London

Prescribing dilemma: balancing risk and benefit when prescribing anticoagulation in an older patient with falls risk

This real-world dilemma examines the decision-making process when considering anticoagulation in older patients.…

Managing and reducing polypharmacy when prescribing

An overview of the challenges that multiple medicines management may present for prescribers, with advice on approaches prescribing pharmacists can adopt to best support patients.…

Factors influencing effective communication when prescribing

Understanding the factors that impact communication is critical for the delivery of person-centred prescribing. This article explores how to identify these factors and develop an optimised communication strategy for each patient.…

Principles of person-centred practice for prescribing

Effective prescribing requires an understanding of the patient’s individual needs, preferences and values. This article introduces the principles of person-centred practice and how they can be implemented in pharmacist prescribing.…

Writing patient notes: a guide for pharmacists

An overview of how to write clear, accurate and well-structured patient notes.…

Becoming a pharmacist independent prescriber: eight tips for success

The move from pharmacist to pharmacist independent prescriber has benefits but also comes with new responsibilities. Here are eight strategies on how to manage the change in role to ensure safe, legal and ethical practice.…