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.…
Introducing The Pharmaceutical Journal’s prescribing collection A new series of articles mapped to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s ‘Competency Framework for All Prescribers’.…
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.…
Principles of effective history taking when prescribing An accurate patient history provides a foundation for assessing the best options for patients and preventing errors. This article outlines principles and approaches that can help prescribers to gather information effectively.…
Test yourself: communication and person-centred practice for prescribing An opportunity to test your knowledge on core prescribing skills and approaches.…
Introduction to the prescribing consultation A consultation provides prescribers with an opportunity to effectively gather relevant information from an individual to make a probable diagnosis and reach a shared decision about the next steps. This article introduces the components of an effective consultation and how you can develop skills and …
Communication techniques for prescribing Effective communication is central to the prescribing process and is a skill that can be continuously improved. This article introduces a selection of models and approaches that can help prescribers structure their consultations in an effective and patient-centred way.…
Pharmacy is failing patients with language barriers — we must do better A vast improvement in language barrier services is needed to help the NHS evolve and meet the needs of the country's diverse population.…
Writing patient notes: a guide for pharmacists An overview of how to write clear, accurate and well-structured patient notes.…
Patients facing language barriers receive worse care, say majority of pharmacy professionals Survey respondents reported a lack of clarity on when language barrier services should be used in NHS trust settings.…
