Case series

Critical Reflection

<br />• Role of the pharmacist prescriber • Legal and ethical responsibilities in prescribing • Equality and diversity in prescribing • Clinical history taking • Individual patient variation • The role of the patient and incorporating patient preferences in prescribing • Evidence based medicine in clinical decision making • Evaluating risks and benefits in clinical decision making • Recognising limits of competence • Patient activation • Public health in prescribing • Safeguarding vulnerable patients • Competence and capacity • Testing and investigations • Interpreting and adjusting treatment plans • Emerging technologies in prescribing • Record keeping • Influences on the prescribing • Clinical governance and health economics in prescribing • Dealing with concerns about own and others prescribing • Accountability, liability and competence in prescribing • Other relevant, emerging or pressing concerns relating to prescribing<br />

Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists - 7208CPPHAR

Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists

Evaluate influences on the prescribing practitioner in making patient-centred prescribing decisions, considering local and national policies and guidelines, legislation, ethical frameworks and patient factors.

Critically evaluate the risks and benefits associated with prescribing decisions and implement measures to improve the safe use of medicines

Demonstrate the ability to effectively choose, or make recommendations on, appropriate person-centred prescribing decisions, informed by evidence-based medicine and relevant clinical skills and diagnostic tests.

Demonstrate ability to practice effectively in collaboration with both healthcare professionals and patients in delivering optimal patient care, both recognising and informed by the professional role of the pharmacist prescriber and their professional limitations

Demonstrate ability to deliver person-centred care, informed by factors that underpin individualised patient care including equality, diversity, values and beliefs.

Critically reflect on the role and responsibilities of the pharmacist prescriber, and how these supports and complement the roles of other members of the multi-disciplinary team