How Medicines Work: Introduction 1 - Regulations and Terminology |
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Listening to 'An Overview of Medicines' Parts, 1 2 & 3 will earn you 1 hour of CPD
Introduction:
This introductory session sets the scene for this lecture series. Dr Gowan reviews regulations and regulatory bodies tasked with insuring that Australians have access to safe, affordable and quality drugs. She defines drugs, their purpose and use, and recommends patient-centred terminology. The relationship between the Therapeutic Goods Administration, healthcare workers, drug manufacturers and pharmacies is outlined, as well as the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP). You will learn how to apply regulations as a member of the interdisciplinary team to achieve the best outcome for your patients.
Learning Objectives:
The objectives of this session are to:
- Define clinical and regulatory terminology related to medicines.
- Briefly review the National Medicines Policy.
- Provide an overview of regulations and regulatory agencies
- Explain how and why medicines are classified into schedules.
- Demonstrate how regulations impact nursing practice.
- Provide a wide range of resources for the safe use of medicines.
About the Speaker
Dr Jenny Gowan, PhD is a Consultant Pharmacist to the North East Valley Division of General Practice, Melbourne Australia. A practicing pharmacist, she is a Special Lecturer in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, an Advisory Group Member of the Bachelor of Pharmacy Course and a member of the Guidelines Committee for the 2012 National Asthma Council, Asthma Management Handbook. An accredited consultant pharmacist, she conducts her own company. She was awarded the Sanofi-Aventis Gold Medal by the University of Sydney Pharmacy Practice Foundation for excellence in pharmacy practice.
Speakers Name: Dr Jenny Gowan, PhD
Series developed by
Jennifer Gibson Pharm. D. (USA) and edited for Australia by
MediCom Medication Management Services
Recorded Date: February 2011
Duration of Session: 24 Minutes
State and Country of Recording: Victoria, Australia
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Professional Reviews:
Linda Kasuba (Tuesday, 13 September 2011)
Very informative.. will be utilising the websites for additional information
Christine Jupe (Friday, 09 September 2011)
A practical and timely update of my knowledge of Medication. Especially like the phrase "Use the term medications with your patients, not "drugs".
Sharon Dickinson (Friday, 09 September 2011)
Geat information - for a refresher and greater understanding of the schedules.
Susanne Wilkinson (Friday, 22 July 2011)
Very informative and great refresher tool
Lu Guo (Monday, 23 May 2011)
A very informative video and gave a good overview of medications and the regulatory authorities. I will certainly go on the websites and find out more.
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