Learning Principles of diagnostic reasoning This article introduces principles and techniques that help prescribers to systematically structure their approach to differential diagnosis.…Published: 23 February 2024
Learning Lithium monitoring and toxicity management Pharmacists across sectors should be able to counsel patients on the recognition and prevention of lithium toxicity.…Published: 16 February 2024
Learning The effect of sea kelp on thyroid function in hypothyroidism An overview of hypothyroidism and its management, as well as the use of iodine-containing products — namely sea kelp — on thyroid function.…Published: 6 February 2024
Learning Overactive bladder syndrome: risk factors, diagnosis, management and medicine optimisation in older people An overview of the symptoms, management and treatment for overactive bladder syndrome in older people.…Published: 23 January 2024
Learning Hypertension: pharmacological management An overview of the pharmacological management of hypertension and the role of the pharmacist prescriber in general practice.…Published: 2 January 2024
Learning Prostate cancer: recognition and diagnosis An overview of prostate cancer for pharmacists, including early detection and prevention, testing and diagnosis.…Published: 29 December 2023
Learning Case-based learning: testosterone deficiency How pharmacy teams can provide appropriate advice to men presenting with cases of suspected testosterone deficiency.…Published: 14 December 2023
Learning Introduction to clinical assessment for prescribers Prescribers can make use of a range of different methods and approaches when conducting clinical assessments. This article introduces some common tools used to collect information about a patient’s health status and wellbeing.…Published: 12 December 2023
Learning Test yourself: the 2023 CPD and Learning quiz Assess your knowledge on topics ranging from infectious diseases, to professional skills, to cardiology, in our end-of-year CPD and learning quiz.…Published: 8 December 2023
Learning Pharmaceutical considerations for fracture management in adults Fractures can cause significant morbidity and mortality and require a multidisciplinary approach for the best patient outcomes.…Published: 5 December 2023