PHR4042 Integrated care

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

1. 1

   Describe the epidemiology, signs and symptoms of acute and chronic illnesses pertinent to key patient populations

2. 2

   Explain mechanisms of action for drugs used in the treatment of a variety of familiar and unfamiliar acute and chronic illnesses that are pertinent to key patient populations, and relate this to disease management and possible side effects

3. 3

   Explain how pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes pertinent to key patient populations influence therapeutic decision making and medication management

4. 4

   Create a patient-centred care plan (Monash Model of CARE plan) which applies established clinical guidelines and evidence-based principles to optimally manage the healthcare needs of a patient in an integrated manner:

   • Gather and integrate information concerning the pharmacology of medicines, patient-specific factors and evidence-based literature to optimally manage overall patient well-being
   • List and prioritise drug and non-drug therapy options for the management and prevention of unfamiliar and familiar illness
   • Incorporate patient-specific factors and evidence-based principles to justify and defend recommended management options
   • Develop strategies to evaluate responses to a recommended patient management plan
   • Evaluate and justify when a referral is required to other health professionals or care providers to achieve optimal integrated patient care
   • Develop, apply and communicate education strategies that provide support and optimise patient-centred relationships and outcomes
   • Reflect on the development and implementation of the Monash Model of CARE plan
5. 5

   Explain how social determinants of health can impact the health of key populations and the provision of socially accountable healthcare in both Australian and global health contexts                                                                                                                

6. 6

   Design strategies to promote and advocate for societal health and well-being, including addressing environmental concerns and being socially accountable to the needs of specific populations such as remote and/or Indigenous populations                               

7. 7

   Using a multidisciplinary healthcare team approach, develop and articulate appropriate clinical and communication strategies to ensure an integrated continuum of patient care                                                                   

8. 8

   Demonstrate proficiency in simulated clinical settings by applying clinical reasoning and collaborative decision making to communicate a medication management plan that optimises a patient’s integrated healthcare needs