Managing common ear problems: discharge, ache and dizziness Pharmacists and their teams should be able to manage patients presenting with ear discharge, earache and dizziness effectively, referring patients only when necessary.…
A day in the life of a community-based pharmacist supporting older patients at home Former hospital pharmacist Ana Armstrong would often find herself worrying about her older patients after discharge; so she decided to move sectors and help bridge care between hospital and home.…
Reflective account example: a community pharmacist reflects on his communication skills Do you feel confident in completing your reflective account? This example helps you understand what you need to include in your GPhC submission…
Unplanned learning example: improving understanding of patient experience in acne An example CPD entry from the perspective of a community pharmacist who has recently completed unplanned CPD on acne.…
Planned learning example: learning about endometriosis An example CPD entry from the perspective of a community pharmacist who has recently completed planned CPD on endometriosis.…
Updating CPD modules to help improve learning From September 2019, our CPD modules will be changing from ‘true or false’ questions to ‘single best answer’ questions.…
A day in the life of a pharmacist working in aesthetics Gemma Fromage explains why she decided to become a prescribing pharmacist and aesthetic practitioner, as well as what her role entails.…
Case-based learning: cough Most coughs are acute and self-limiting; however, it is important to understand when a cough becomes clinically significant.…
Six things to look for in a pharmacy preregistration placement Preferencing the right training providers in Oriel will be one of the most important decisions for a future trainee to make. Here is what students should consider before making that choice.…
A day caring for vulnerable people with learning disabilities David Gerrard details a typical day as a pharmacist independent prescriber working as part of a community learning disability treatment team.…
