Parkville Second semester 2008 (Day)
This unit aims to develop in students an understanding of the pathophysiology and management of a range of disease states. Students should gain an appreciation of a patient-centred view of health care delivery and the role of the pharmacist in recognising disease and individualising patient management. Students will develop an understanding of how to provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service.
This unit builds on the knowledge gained in Clinical Pharmacy I and Clinical Pharmacy IIA and introduces the students to a more complex range of diseases and their management.
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
Examination 3 hours (80%)
Case study Assignment (20%)
42 hours
VCP3051 Clinical pharmacy IA, VCP4041 Pharmcology IIB and VCP4031 Pharmaceutics III.