Learning Preparing for the GPhC registration exams: six steps to help you effectively plan your revision The first of a three-part series for foundation trainees preparing for the General Pharmaceutical Council registration assessments, this article shows how the assessment framework can be used to guide your revision and break down exam questions.…Published: 19 April 2024
Learning Case-based learning: ensuring safety of oral medicines for children An overview of the risks pharmacists should be aware of regarding oral medicines for children, including how these risks can be appropriately communicated to patients and parents or carers.…Published: 12 April 2024
Learning Case-based learning: chronic breathlessness in adults The causes and management of breathlessness in adults, with a focus on chronic breathlessness.…Published: 5 April 2024
Learning Acute complications of diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management How to recognise and manage hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state, as well as providing information on prevention and managing sick days.…Published: 2 April 2024
Learning Pulmonary hypertension: recognition, diagnosis and management An overview of the pathogenesis, recognition, diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.…Published: 26 March 2024
Learning How to identify red-flag symptoms and refer patients appropriately Pharmacy teams must understand how to help patients who are experiencing red-flag symptoms through providing appropriate advice and escalation.…Published: 22 March 2024
Learning Case-based learning: gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in adults How to recognise the signs and symptoms of this increasingly common gastric condition, using case studies to provide advice on medicines management.…Published: 8 March 2024
Learning Respiratory syncytial virus in children A common cause of respiratory tract infection in children, respiratory syncytial virus has similar features to other viral illnesses. Pharmacists therefore need to know how to recognise differential diagnoses and when it is appropriate to refer.…Published: 5 March 2024
Learning Perioperative management of type 2 diabetes mellitus How to manage diabetic medication in the perioperative period.…Published: 27 February 2024
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
