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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 in gastro-intestinal disease. 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 gastro-intestinal disease (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 gastro-intestinal disease (intellectual skill). 4. Reflect on their own practice in supporting patients with this diseases and identify areas for continuous improvement (personal transferable skill). 5. Apply the knowledge gained in this unit to design enhancements to patient facing services and the patient experience (professional practical skill; intellectual skill; knowledge and understanding) Skills: * Planning & organisation (Taught/Facilitated) * Study skills (Taught/Facilitated) * Handling information (Taught/Facilitated) * Written communication (Taught/Facilitated/Assessed) * Working with others (Taught/Facilitated) * Scientific & practical skills (Taught) * Improving learning & performance T/F/A * Information & communication technology (ICT) (Taught/Facilitated) * Problem solving (Taught). Content: * Unit Introduction * Dyspepsia and Peptic Ulcer Disease * Inflammatory Bowel Disease I * Inflammatory Bowel Disease II * Gastro-intestinal Medicine * Gastro-intestinal Surgery * Acute Liver Disease * Chronic Liver Disease * Drug Induced Liver Disease. |
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PA50187 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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