VCP4052 - Clinical Pharmacy II B

Leader: Dr. Jennifer Marriott

Offered

Parkville Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

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.

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%)

Contact hours

42 hours

Prerequisites

VCP3051 Clinical pharmacy IA, VCP4041 Pharmcology IIB and VCP4031 Pharmaceutics III.