PHR4142 Acute care: Inquiry cases

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

1. 1

   Describe the epidemiology and clinical aspects of management to acute care illnesses.

2. 2

   Describe the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic methods relevant to acute care illnesses.

3. 3

   Explain mechanisms of action for drugs used in the treatment of a variety of acute care illnesses, and relate this to disease management and possible side effects.

4. 4

   In the context of familiar or unfamiliar acute care illnesses, evaluate a patient's condition and create a patient centred care plan (Monash Model of CARE plan) which applies established clinical guidelines and evidence-based principles to address medication-related problems 
   (i) Gather and integrate information concerning the chemistry and pharmacology of medicines, patient specific factors as well as evidence-based literature to identify potential management options to treat acute care illnesses
   (ii) List and prioritise drug and non-drug therapy options for the management of these conditions 
   (iii) Incorporate patient specific factors and evidence-based principles to rationalise and defend recommended management options. 
   (iv) Develop a strategy to evaluate response to recommended patient management plan. 
   (v) Evaluate and justify when referral for medical assessment is required, with a particular emphasis on symptoms indicative of referral when appropriate 
   (vi) Develop, apply and communicate education strategies that provide support and optimise patient-centred relationships and outcomes.

5. 5

   Reflect on the development and implementation of the Monash Model of CARE plan.

6. 6

   Using a multidisciplinary healthcare team approach, develop and articulate appropriate clinical and communication strategies to: 
   (i) Manage immediate complications of acute care illnesses
   (ii) Respond to medication related questions
   (iii) Ensure continuity of disease management at important transitions of patient care. 

7. 7

   Demonstrate proficiency in simulated clinical settings by applying clinical reasoning and collaborative decision making to communicate a medication management plan that optimises patient outcomes.