Offered
Parkville First semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
The aim of this subject is for students to develop an understanding of how to provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service. Clinical pharmacy practice is underpinned by ability in the clinical application of knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics in selected patient groups. Students should appreciate a patient-centred view of health care delivery and the role of the pharmacist in patient management.
Objectives
An appreciation of the role of the pharmacist in primary health care and patient management;
An understanding of the principles of drug therapy in particular patient groups ;
Abilities in applying these principles in consideration of patient care issues;
An understanding of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of several common disease states;
Ability in the clinical application of knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics in selected patient groups.
An ability to use a patient centred approach to the application of clinical knowledge and skills
Understanding of management of some common disease states
Assessment
Examination 3 hours (80%)
Case-study assignment (20%)
Prerequisites
VCP3051
Co-requisites
VCP4041
