Learning Depression in adults: recognition and management Pharmacists and healthcare professionals should be able to recognise the symptoms of depression in people who use their services and direct them towards accessing treatment.…Published: 5 April 2017
Learning Reducing antipsychotic prescribing in people with learning disabilities Pharmacists and healthcare professionals are ideally placed to review and reduce inappropriate prescribing of psychotropic medicines in people with learning disabilities safely and effectively.…Published: 11 October 2016
Learning Bipolar disorder: pharmacotherapy options with a focus on women of childbearing age Bipolar disorder and its implications for women of childbearing age, with a focus on the use of valproate and how this compares to other available pharmacologic treatments.…Published: 14 April 2016
Learning Chronic tic disorders: diagnosis, treatment and management How different types of tic disorders are diagnosed and the appropriate therapeutic options for their management, with a focus on Tourette syndrome.…Published: 9 February 2016
Learning Pharmacy consultations with patients with learning disabilities Overcoming barriers to effective consultation with adults with learning disabilities and practical ways to improve pharmacy consultation skills, using patients with Down’s syndrome as an example.…Published: 19 January 2016
Learning Case study: assessing and counselling a patient with insomnia Exploring questions to be considered when managing a patient with insomnia.…Published: 15 October 2015
Learning Sleep disorders: treatment Selecting the most appropriate drug treatments for sleep disorders in the absence of trial data or evidence-based protocols.…Published: 14 October 2015
Learning Sleep disorders: diagnosis Diagnosing insomnia, sleep-related breathing disorders and central disorders of hypersomnolence.…Published: 13 October 2015
Learning Antidepressant use during breastfeeding Recognising the symptoms of postnatal depression, which occurs in 10–15% women following childbirth, and selecting the most appropriate antidepressant.…Published: 19 September 2015
Learning Tranquillisation of patients with aggressive or challenging behaviour Although never the first option, rapid tranquillisation may be required to ensure patient and staff safety when a patient exhibits violent behaviour.…Published: 17 June 2015