How you can help to support unpaid carers
Every year several charities partner together to raise awareness of the contribution that the millions of unpaid carers make to the UK every day
In at the deep end. Starting out in critical care during COVID-19
For the pharmacist who is now faced with either opening a critical care unit or joining an existing critical care pharmacy team, it may feel like a mountain to climb
Clinical
Key points to consider when assessing renal function in critical care
Assessment of renal function is a key skill for pharmacists. It is used in determining medication choice as well as dosing decisions for medicines in the care of the critically ill.
The presence of a pharmacist prescriber on daily ward rounds allows for interventions and ensures medicines optimisation is prioritised.
Renal transplantation patients are at an increased cardiovascular risk compared to the general population.
This study aimed to quantify antibiotics prescribed in A&E for a two-week period and to determine whether these were prescribed in line with Trust guidelines.
Our objective was to determine whether completing the local electronic clinical summary and discharge medicines document improved the timeliness of medicines supply at discharge.
Profession
How to prioritise wellbeing during times of stress
The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought an unprecedented amount of anxiety, stress and uncertainty for everybody, but particularly for health professionals
The climate crisis is evolving at ever-faster rates, leading us towards irreparable ecological breakdown and the largest ever public health crisis.
AI will not replace the judgment of our clinicians, but it has the ability to streamline, revolutionise and support their decision making.
Last month UKCPA asked its members about their personal experiences of work-based pressures and the impact these are having on their health and well-being.
When I first started the Clinical Governance Lead role it was terrifying as I felt totally out of my depth - a classic case of imposter syndrome.
Development
How to write winning abstracts
Distilling the content of a large project into a word-restricted abstract requires skill and attention to detail.
The GPhC now requires a reflective account record as part of your revalidation submission.
Presenting your work as a poster at a conference is a perfect opportunity to showcase your hard work and share your findings with a wide range of pharmacy colleagues from all over the UK and beyond.
In the UK, evidence that pharmacists can provide better clinical outcomes and more efficient, consistent
Danielle Stacey, a Lead Pharmacist in Antimicrobials, recently discussed her practice with some expert UKCPA
