Learning Case-based learning: social prescribing and pharmacy professionals How pharmacy professionals can use social prescribing to complement traditional medicines and improve patient care.…Published: 4 June 2024
Learning How to provide patients with safety-netting advice Pharmacists can support patients with self-management of their condition by providing clear information about when to seek further help.…Published: 24 May 2024
Learning How to navigate and ensure effective patient communication about medicines shortages Best practice principles on gathering information to inform communications, information sharing with patients and working across boundaries to better support affected patients during medicines shortages.…Published: 21 May 2024
Learning How to identify and manage prolonged acute and chronic cough in pre-school children Pharmacists should be able to select the correct management approach to children presenting with cough, and identify when symptoms warrant further investigation.…Published: 14 May 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 Adopting a quality improvement approach to patient safety incidents How pharmacists can support the implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework and drive continuous improvement.…Published: 15 March 2024
Learning Entrustable professional activities: a new approach to supervising trainee pharmacists on clinical placements Changes to General Pharmaceutical Council education standards mean there is an increasing need for meaningful placement experiences in which trainees can practise their skills and demonstrate competence. Entrustable professional activities are a valuable tool for trainees and their supervisors.…Published: 1 March 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
Learning Performing a physical examination on a patient when prescribing An introduction to the main techniques and approaches prescribers can use when performing a physical examination.…Published: 30 January 2024
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
