PGC5102 Advanced therapeutic decision-making: Acute care

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Implement a standardised process to comprehensively assess a patient’s medication therapy, demonstrating a person-centred, evidence-based approach to care

2. 2

   Describe the pathophysiology of selected conditions and explain the rationale for the use of medicines, goals of therapy, and expected outcomes of effective therapy for these conditions in an acute care context.

3. 3

   In the context of acute care, integrate an understanding of a healthcare consumer’s needs and preferences, relevant evidence, guidelines, and protocols, and the potential benefits and risks of medicines, to make appropriate therapeutic decisions.

4. 4

   Demonstrate effective collaboration with other health professionals and consumers to make decisions about medication therapy including prescribing and withholding medicines in acute care settings, recognising scope of practice limitations and communicating decisions appropriately.

5. 5

   Develop individualised plans for monitoring medication therapy and evaluating the outcomes of therapeutic decisions, considering patient-specific factors, clinical test results, and medication-specific pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters.

6. 6

   Facilitate the transfer of specialised knowledge and skills to peers and other health professionals through effective peer-learning and feedback.

7. 7

   Critically reflect on your individual learning process and progress in clinical competence.