Abstract
This subject will explore the nuances of medication administration and monitoring requirements for patients with chronic and complex care, primary care or palliative care needs who live in regional, rural or remote locations. The approach taken will explore the pharmacological, physiological, pathophysiological, biochemical and sociological reasons for individualisation of administration … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Fundamental pharmacological principles and quality use of medications;Applied pharmacokinetics;Application of pharmacology knowledge to common diseases and conditions;Pharmacovigilance and combining medications;Medications in chronic health, primary health care and palliative care settings;Legal and ethical issues, including scope of practice, access, cost and clinical efficacy;Patient teaching and education; andPharmacology as a vehicle for … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to justify and communicate the rationale for administration and monitoring practices for patients with complex health problems based on pharmacological, physiological, biochemical, pathophysiological and sociological principles;
2.
be able to critically appraise a pharmacological regimen for a patient whose pharmacokinetic clinical state is altered;
3.
be able to critically appraise and manage a patient, living in a rural or remote location with chronic care, palliative care or primary care medication needs;
4.
be able to explain and apply legal and ethical principles to medication management; and
5.
be able to critically evaluate the literature to review patient medication management and safety.
Enrolment restrictions
Only available to students enrolled in the Master of Nursing articulated set (with/without specialisations).