Abstract

This subject builds on the student's knowledge of pharmacology, to develop an understanding of the issues associated with the prescription, administration and dispensing of medicines. Students will study the clinical use of a range of S2, S3 and S4 medicines of relevance to podiatric practice. Medico-legal and ethical implications of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Evaluation of ethical and medico-legal implications and professional responsibility of prescribing medicines, including prescription writing;Evaluation of the clinical needs of a broad range of clients with lower limb pathology in order to negotiate therapeutic goals;Evaluation of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for a … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
synthesise a podiatry client medical and social history, their own observations and diagnostic testing to appropriately prescribe the required scheduled medicines (S2, S3 & S4) with attention to ethical, social and financial considerations;
2.
write a prescription that is for the correct schedule medicine with the appropriate dosage;
3.
apply their knowledge of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in the context of responsible prescribing for podiatric practice;
4.
subsequent to prescribing a scheduled medicine, be able to develop a client management plan that monitors, assesses and evaluates the efficacy of the intervention with particular reference to adverse reactions; and
5.
formulate appropriate podiatric prescriptions within the relevant medico-legal frameworks, both state and national.

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine and Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours).