Comprehensive care: Endocrinology and renal

This unit provides the knowledge and skills required for the diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients with various endocrine and renal conditions. Specifically, the unit will cover endocrine diseases and disorders/conditions such as thyroid disease, diabetes, as well as chronic kidney disease. The management of women's health will also be covered with an emphasis on contraception and pregnancy. This unit will relate the pathophysiology and epidemiology of these conditions with the rational design and clinical use of medicines. The chemistry, pharmacology, disposition, and clinical and therapeutic aspects of medicines associated with each condition are presented in an integrated fashion. This unit will involve the development of pharmacy relevant skills such as critical thinking and oral and written communication skills. Drug therapy principles for treating endocrine and renal conditions will be emphasised, enabling you to acquire the skills necessary to optimise patient outcomes in different cultural and clinical settings.