Learning Schizophrenia: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment How pharmacists can recognise the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia — a psychotic condition that affects more than 685,000 people in the UK — with an overview of treatment options, side effects and management advice.…Published: 23 August 2024
Learning How to assess mental health when prescribing An introduction to psychiatric history taking and how prescribers can identify opportunities for mental health intervention and referral.…Published: 9 August 2024
Learning Sepsis: diagnosis and management How to manage suspected sepsis to minimise risk to patients while supporting efforts to improve antimicrobial stewardship.…Published: 19 July 2024
Learning Diabetic ketoacidosis in adults: identification, diagnosis and management All healthcare professionals who support people with diabetes should be aware of this complex medical emergency so that they can recognise red flag symptoms.…Published: 11 June 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 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 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 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 Cellulitis: recognition and management Pharmacists should be able to recognise the risk factors and symptoms of this common condition, including any red flag signs, to ensure patients receive crucial, timely care.…Published: 3 October 2023