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Why is opioid use before hip or knee replacement a problem?

Written by | 12 Sep 2024

Opioid doses can be successfully reduced by a pharmacy-led intervention, according to a randomised study led by Dr Shania Liu and Dr Jonathan Penm at the University of […]

Differential diagnosis for non-medical prescribers, nurses and pharmacists

Written by | 18 Aug 2024

Paul Rutter is Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Portsmouth University and the author of a best-selling textbook on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in community pharmacy. His new book […]

Clinical reasoning – the challenge of moving from novice to expert

Written by | 17 Aug 2024

The introduction of clinical reasoning and diagnosis as routine elements of community pharmacy practice will present a number of challenges and could pave the way for closer working […]

How clinical reasoning underpins effective consultations

Written by | 16 Aug 2024

Clinical reasoning skills are essential for effective consultations that lead to likely diagnoses and appropriate treatment or referral, argues Paul Rutter, Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Portsmouth University […]

Why community pharmacists need skills in differential diagnosis

Written by | 15 Aug 2024

Paul Rutter is Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Portsmouth University and the author of a best-selling textbook on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in community pharmacy. His new book […]

Developing a pharmacist-led outpatient pulmonary embolism pathway

Written by | 22 Jul 2024

Kieron Power is Principal Pharmacist for Thrombosis and Anticoagulation in Swansea Bay University Health Board in South Wales. He has played a leading role in the development of […]

How to establish a sustainable pulmonary embolism service

Written by | 21 Jul 2024

A number of features have contributed to the success of the pharmacy-led outpatient PE pathway including a close working relationship with the doctors, the systematic delivery of seven-day […]

What impact has the pulmonary embolism pathway had?

Written by | 20 Jul 2024

Evaluation of the new outpatient pulmonary embolism pathway showed that about 30% of patients could be managed safely and effectively via this route. Kieron Power, Principal Pharmacist for […]

How the pulmonary embolism pathway ensures consistent decision-making

Written by | 19 Jul 2024

The pulmonary embolism pathway has been designed to ensure acute risk assessment and appropriate follow up for all pulmonary embolism patients whether treated as inpatients or outpatients, according […]

How are high and low-risk pulmonary embolisms diagnosed and managed?

Written by | 18 Jul 2024

Improved diagnostic techniques mean that many more low-risk pulmonary embolisms are being diagnosed now. However, a recent national report identified numerous shortcomings in the management of pulmonary embolism […]

Pulmonary embolism – what patients experience

Written by | 17 Jul 2024

Kieron Power is Principal Pharmacist for Thrombosis and Anticoagulation in Swansea Bay University Health Board in South Wales. He has played a leading role in the development of […]

Pharmacy services in paediatrics and neonatology

Written by | 9 Jun 2024

Steve Tomlin is a pharmacist and Director of the Children’s Medicines Research and Innovation Centre (CMRIC) at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. His mission is […]

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