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On completion the student will demonstrate competence in the following areas:
Medication reconciliation and clinical medication review
Health assessment, physical examination skills and ability to make an accurate diagnosis
Risk-benefit analysis of P-Drug (to include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamic, pharmacoeconomic and pharmacotherapeutics).
Effective prescribing consultation and communication skills with the patient and with the prescribing MDT
Sourcing and critical appraisal of current scientific evidence (to include pharmacology and disease specific national and international prescribing algorithms and guidelines)
Design and implementation of effective treatment plan (to includes writing a ‘mock’ legal prescription, monitoring for benefits/harm of prescribed medication and follow up care)
Accurate record keeping and documentation
Team building and negotiation skills including awareness of own scope of practice and when to consult with the prescribing team.
Safety and quality review through engagement in local PPPG development, clinical audit and continuous education and professional development.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 29 |
Placement/Work Experience | 96 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Portfolio: Formative assessment of competence : Seven prescribing cases Summative assessment of competence: Three prescribing cases Record of 96 hours clinical instruction |
Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 100 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat (CFP) | Within Three Semesters |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
The student documents each of the prescribing cases in their logbook. Following each prescribing episode, the student and medical mentor meet to discuss the students progress and any issues that may have arisen. The medical practitioner provides the student with verbal and written feedback and feed forward at the end of each meeting.