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.…
Pharmacy has a role in innovation adoption in healthcare systems Collaboration between integrated care systems and pharmacy teams is essential to developing innovative patient services that reduce health inequalities.…
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.…
Nina Barnett (1965–2023) “Inspirational” pharmacy stalwart Nina Barnett will leave behind a legacy that her peers say they will proudly continue to take forward.…
Principles of person-centred practice for prescribing Effective prescribing requires an understanding of the patient’s individual needs, preferences and values. This article introduces the principles of person-centred practice and how they can be implemented in pharmacist prescribing.…
Claire Anderson re-elected as RPS president for a second term Speaking at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Assembly meeting, Claire Anderson said she had decided to stand for president again to offer the Society “much needed continuity”.…
Writing patient notes: a guide for pharmacists An overview of how to write clear, accurate and well-structured patient notes.…
The commission on pharmacy leadership’s proposals threaten the very future it wants In their current form, proposals for the new commission on pharmacy leadership could lead us down a dangerously rocky road, says Mike Hannay.…
Using project management principles to improve research projects Project management principles can be applied to any pharmaceutical project, including clinical trials.…
PJ view: Pharmacy’s professional leadership body deserves an independent voice Those appointing the new Pharmacy Leadership Council should carefully consider how best to empower pharmacy to develop standards and leadership that are fit for the future.…