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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… read more.

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… read more.

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… read more.

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… read more.

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… read more.

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… read more.

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… read more.

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… read more.

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… read more.

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… read more.

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… read more.

What does a consultant neonatal pharmacist do?

Written by | 8 Jun 2024

As Director of the Children’s Medicines Research and Innovation Centre (CMRIC) at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, Steve Tomlin now uses his experience of hands-on… read more.

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