PHR2011 Professional Practice III

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

1. 1

   In the context of the Australian healthcare system: (i) Describe relevant aspects as they apply to individual patients (including MBS, PBS, and electronic health records) (ii) Describe issues relevant to rural and remote healthcare settings including those specific to Indigenous health (iii) Describe the duty of care of healthcare professionals including ethics, privacy, and informed consent (iv) Describe practitioner development pathways for registered healthcare professionals

2. 2

   Explain and demonstrate the key components of a standardised approach to patient-centred care

3. 3

   In the context of a pharmacist and a standardised approach to patient-centred care: (i) Define commonly used medical terminology (ii) Correctly interpret the contents of a health record (iii) Collect and interpret information relating to signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods and tests, as well as other patient and clinical information (iv) Describe the importance of clinical reasoning and collaborative decision making (v) Apply clinical reasoning and collaborative decision making to document and communicate a disease management care plan (vi) Define appropriate timelines for patient review and follow up (vii) Incorporate relevant clinical, practice, and prescribing guidelines (viii) Incorporate an individualised approach based on healthcare access and beliefs

4. 4

   Reflect on identified strengths and weaknesses in communication and other non-cognitive skills via a Personalised Learning Plan to enhance professional skills required to practice as a pharmacist

5. 5

   Demonstrate safe and systematic procedures for the supply of medicines and the provision of professional advice

6. 6

   Provide counseling on any of the second year Pharmulary drugs