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2014/5 |
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Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology |
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Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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Modular (no specific semester) |
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CW 100% |
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Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
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Aims: To update underpinning pharmacology, physiology and pharmaceutical knowledge for the prescribing and care of people with the most common mental health problems. Professional, legal and ethical aspects associated with prescribing and medicines management issues in this population group will also be discussed. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. Describe and analyse the role of the healthcare professional / pharmacist in prescribing, administration and monitoring of medication for patients with mental health problems (knowledge and understanding). 2. Explain the disease and patient monitoring factors in this therapeutic area (knowledge and understanding, professional practical skill). 3. Critically evaluate the evidence base for the management of mental health problems (intellectual skill). 4. Reflect on their own practice in supporting patients with these conditions and identify areas for continuous improvement (personal transferable skill). Skills: * Planning & organisation (Taught / Facilitated) * Handling information (Taught / Facilitated /Assessed) * Written and verbal communication (Taught / Facilitated /Assessed) * Working with others (Taught / Facilitated) * Scientific & practical skills (Taught / Facilitated /Assessed) * Improving learning & performance (Taught / Facilitated /Assessed) * Problem solving (Taught / Facilitated /Assessed). Content: * An introduction to good mental health (public health role, HoN, NSF etc) * Legislation and ethics in mental health prescribing * Anxiety and insomnia * Depression * Psychosis and schizophrenia * Bipolar disorders and mania * The dementias * Substance misuse. |
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PA50200 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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