Data interpretation
3 Data interpretation Chapter objectives . Learn memorable and reliable methods of interpreting the most common test results. . Learn how to interpret (and act on) drug-specific data. . Use 10 scenarios with…
Planning management
4 Planning management Chapter objectives . Learn management algorithms for the most common acute scenarios, chronic diseases and symptoms. . Use 10 scenarios with worked answers to reinforce these principles. Structure of…
Prescription review: A foolproof plan
2 Prescription review A foolproof plan Chapter objectives . Learn a practical and reliable routine for all prescribing situations. . Learn to identify the common traps in the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA,…
Prescribing: Doing it yourself
7 Prescribing Doing it yourself Chapter objectives . Revisit the PReSCRIBER routine described in Chapter 2. . Practise writing prescriptions with worked answers to reinforce the principles. Structure of this Section within…
Calculation skills
6 Calculation skills Chapter objectives . Learn reliable methods for calculating common dosages or administration rates. . Learn to record this information correctly. . Learn how to avoid the common traps in the…
Drug monitoring
8 Drug monitoring Chapter objectives . Learn how to monitor the beneficial and harmful effects of commonly used drugs. . Practise identifying the most appropriate course of action for managing different clinical…
Adverse drug reactions
9 Adverse drug reactions Chapter objectives . Learn to identify and predict adverse reactions for specific drugs. . Learn to identify likely drug interactions. . Know how best to prevent or manage these…
Communicating information
5 Communicating information Chapter objectives . Learn which pieces of information should be communicated to patients when they are started on a particular drug. . Learn how to select the most appropriate…
Basic principles of prescribing
1 Basic principles of prescribing Chapter objectives . Understand the premise of this book and how it will help you to pass the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA). . Learn how best to…
