PHR2042 Comprehensive Care: Endocrinology and Renal

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

1. 1

   Describe the normal functions of endocrine systems and the kidney, and how they are affected by disease

2. 2

   Describe the epidemiology and clinical aspects of disease state management for endocrine and renal conditions, including primary and secondary prevention strategies

3. 3

   Describe the signs and symptoms, and diagnostic methods relevant to endocrine and renal conditions

4. 4

   Explain the chemistry and pharmacological mechanism of action of drugs used in treatment of endocrine and renal conditions, and predict how this leads to the treatment of these conditions and possible side effects

5. 5

   Evaluate a patient's endocrine and/or renal condition(s) and create an appropriate care plan which applies established clinical guidelines and a comprehensive clinical review of potential drug-related problems

6. 6

   Evaluate and justify when referral for medical assessment is required, with a particular emphasis on symptoms indicative of referral

7. 7

   Reflect on their communication and counselling skills with respect to the provision of medicines used for endocrine and renal conditions

8. 8

   Apply counselling strategies that provide support and optimise behavioural change for patients with endocrine and renal conditions

9. 9

   Using a multidisciplinary healthcare team approach, develop and articulate appropriate clinical and communication strategies to treat endocrine and renal conditions