Case-based learning: management of polycystic ovary syndrome As the most common incurable hormonal condition affecting women of reproductive age, polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to infertility, anxiety and cardiovascular disease if it is not managed appropriately.…
Member feedback leads to MyCPD upgrade The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s MyCPD app has been upgraded and synchronised with the Society’s web-based MyCPD portfolio. This means that any entries made on the MyCPD app will now also appear in the desktop portfolio — and vice versa.…
A day in the life of a chronic pain pharmacist Once developed, chronic pain can last a lifetime, but Peter Farley, a chronic pain pharmacist, believes that there is scope to mitigate this.…
A day in the life of a consultant clinical psychotherapist Dan White combines cognitive behavioural therapy and clinical pharmacy to train colleagues and help patients with mental health conditions.…
A day in the life of a pharmacist advanced clinical practitioner Delivering bad news to patients and their families is a part of Stephanie Ghartey’s role that she finds particularly difficult.…
A day in the life of a nutrition support pharmacist Clinical nutrition is an area of nutrition that requires pharmacists to work closely with the clinical team, rather than focusing solely on compounding.…
Sick from stress: ‘presenteeism’ in pharmacy With increasing pressures placed on pharmacy professionals, presenteeism — or working when not fit to do so — is becoming more common. This can have detrimental effects on individuals, their families and patients.…
What to do when your preregistration trainee is unhappy with their training When a preregistration trainee is dissatisfied with their placement, it is important that their employer tries to address the underlying issues.…
Consider these six factors before switching pharmacy preregistration training sites Pharmacy preregistration trainees may wish to move placements, but the decision to switch should not be made lightly.…
Case-based learning: postnatal depression Appropriate early recognition and timely treatment of postnatal depression is essential if patients are to make a full recovery.…
