Professional, ethical and legal prescribing, and prescribing in a wider context

PHAR60011 Professional, ethical and legal prescribing, and prescribing in a wider context 15 Variable teaching patterns Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Dianne Bell Unit coordinator Pharmacy Nursing & Midwifery 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <div> This unit aligns with the key principles of safe and effective prescribing practice delivered in the accompanying unit Clinical assessment, diagnosis and prescribing practice. This unit engages the learner in a series of activities, learning exercises and reflective materials to provide them with an in-depth understanding of the legal, ethical, professional issues related to prescribing to support them in developing as competent prescribers. Students will be supported in evaluating their professional responsibility and accountability associated with prescribing. Prescribing in the wider context of the multi-disciplinary team will be reviewed, alongside responsibilities related to prescribing in a public-health context.Students will develop the ability to synthesis and critically evaluate prescribing related literature and evaluate the evidence base for prescribing practice.Throughout this unit the student’s experience in practice under the supervision of a designated medical practitioner (DMP) will provide the opportunity to consolidate this learning through application of theory to practice.</div>  <div> This unit aligns with the key principles of safe and effective prescribing practice delivered in the accompanying unit Clinical assessment, diagnosis and prescribing practice. This unit engages the learner in a series of activities, learning exercises and reflective materials to provide them with an in-depth understanding of the legal, ethical, professional issues related to prescribing to support them in developing as competent prescribers. Students will be supported in evaluating their professional responsibility and accountability associated with prescribing. Prescribing in the wider context of the multi-disciplinary team will be reviewed, alongside responsibilities related to prescribing in a public-health context.Students will develop the ability to synthesis and critically evaluate prescribing related literature and evaluate the evidence base for prescribing practice.Throughout this unit the student’s experience in practice under the supervision of a designated medical practitioner (DMP) will provide the opportunity to consolidate this learning through application of theory to practice.</div>  <ul> <li> Acquire and develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the legal, ethical and professional issues relating to prescribing.</li> <li> Acquire and develop the advanced skills to operate effectively as a prescriber within a multiprofessional  team.</li> <li> Demonstrate the ability to work as prescriber ensuring cost-effective, evidence based prescribing that meets with local and national policies and guidance.</li> <li> Critically evaluate the literature relating to prescribing in order to apply evidence based approaches to prescribing practice.</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Develop a comprehensive understanding of the responsibility of an independent prescriber, be aware of their own  limitations and work within their professional competence.</li> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the legal, ethical and professional framework for accountability and responsibility in relation to prescribing.</li> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Demonstrate an understanding of the Caldicott guidelines and define the principles of patient confidentiality and data security.</li> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and professional responsibilities of prescribing unlicensed medicines.</li> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Demonstrate a critical understanding of the impact of personal prescribing practice on public health priorities.</li> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Critically appraise the impact on prescribing of the local health economy, primary care guidelines and health improvement  priorities.</li> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Critically review the framework for prescribing budgets and evaluate the criteria required for cost effective prescribing.</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Recognise, critically evaluate and respond to influences on prescribing practice at local and national levels.</li> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Identify and critically appraise relevant sources of information, advice and decision support including research.</li> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Critically evaluate the difference between professional accountability and responsibility for assessment diagnosis and prescribing.</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Contribute to clinical governance frameworks through quality assurance and audit of prescribing practice.</li> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Prescribe safely, rationally and cost effectively taking into account evidence based practice at an individual patient level.</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Demonstrate reflective practice and identify learning opportunities to fulfil CPD needs and maintain a critical and reflective record of CPD activity.</li> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Demonstrate principles of accountability and responsibility to their employer in practice.</li> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Demonstrate working in partnership with care team members and an advanced level of understanding of the roles of other.</li> <li style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)"> Demonstrate the ability to interface effectively between multiple prescribers and successfully manage areas of potential conflict.</li> </ul> The learning and teaching processes in this programme are designed to utilise the students current experiences of practice and encourage the development and application of new knowledge through a constructivist approach.This blended learning programme will use flip teaching methods to deliver knowledge content though e-learning, providing the opportunity for face-to-face sessions to focus on enquiry-based learning and student-centred activities  involving peer learning and action-learning sets.This unit supports students in critically evaluating research and evidence based theory and applying this to practice.Face-to-face learning and teaching processes: <div> <ul> <li> Case studies</li> <li> Real life scenarios</li> <li> Small group work</li> <li> Action-learning sets</li> <li> Individual and group reflection</li> <li> Student presentation</li> <li> Peer review and feedback.</li> </ul> </div> e-learning processes (hosted in Blackboard 9): <ul> <li> Downloadable PDFs</li> <li> e-learning programmes, including the North West Non-Medical Prescribing e-learning resource</li> <li> Online discussion forums</li> <li> Webinars for presentations, lectures, workshops and seminars (both synchronous and asynchronous)</li> <li> Podcasts.</li> </ul> A core part of the teaching and learning in this programme takes place in practice under the supervision and guidance of a DMP and facilitated by the students personal tutor. Students will undertake “real life” prescribing tasks, such as supervised consultations, as part of this learning. 5 Portfolio 50% 7 Oral assessment/presentation 25% 9 Set exercise 25% Provisional marks and feedback for coursework returned within 15 working days.Exam marks and final marks returned after ratification at exam board.  N 0 0 0