Pharmacotherapeutic Evaluation in Primary Health Care

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology and pharmacotherapy. 

Teaching Methods

 Since this is an optional unit that works with the maximum number of 24 students allows for classes to be solving practical sections of real clinical cases, using a system of monitoring pharmacotherapy. They discuss the various therapeutic options taking into account not only the clinical condition of the patient but also the clinical results obtained.
Since the aim of the course presentation, analysis and discussion of real clinical cases, it makes perfect sense that assessment including an ongoing evaluation (50%), and the resolution of a case individually (examination – 50%).

Learning Outcomes

 "The first responsibility of the pharmacist is to the health and the patient's well-being"- the involvement of the pharmacist in the evaluation of clinical results produced by drugs can contribute to the reduction of morbidity and mortality associated with them, assisting patients to obtain the maximum benefit from your medication. The pharmacist must have general and specific knowledge enabling them to watch the patient both in yield and following the pharmacotherapy, interacting with him and other health professionals with the ultimate goal of improving the patient's quality of life. This course covers the aspects highlighted and allows the student to acquire skills related to the approach to the patient, identifying the clinical situation, the pharmacotherapeutic evaluation, the establishment of monitoring criteria for evaluation of treatment outcomes and to information and communication to the patient and other health professionals.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1 - Identification of the population's health needs;
2 - Patient-centered pharmaceutical services in response to the health needs of the population.
3 - Skills and training necessary for the pharmacist to develop these services.
4 - Clinical pharmaceutical services: Pharmaceutical services centered on the process of use of medicines (Medication Review); Pharmaceutical services focused on clinical outcomes (Pharmacotherapeutic Monitoring).
5 - Resolution of clinical cases and application of systematic.

Head Lecturer(s)

Isabel Vitória Neves de Figueiredo Santos Pereira

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 50.0%
Exam: 50.0%

Bibliography

Cipolle, R. J.; Strand, L. M.; Morley, P. C.  Pharmaceutical care practice: the clinician’s guide. 2nd edition. New York [etc.]: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2004.

Dader, M. J. F.; Muñoz, P. A.; Martínez-Martínez, F. Atenção Farmacêutica: conceitos, processos e casos práticos. 1ª edição. São Paulo: RCN Editora, 2008.

Rovers JP, et al. A Practical Guide to Pharmaceutical Care. 2nd Edition. 2003, Washington, D.C., American Pharmaceutical Association.

Koda-Kimble, MA, et al. Applied therapeutics: the clinical use of drugs. 9th edition. American College of Clinical Pharmacy. 2008.

Trevor, M Speight & Nicholas, HG Holford. Avery’s Drug Treatment: a guide to the properties, choice, therapeutic use and economic value of drugs in disease management.  4th edition. Wiley-Blackwell. 1997.

 

Castel-Branco M.M; Caramona M.M; Fernandez-Llimos F; Figueiredo I.V. Implementation needs for new pharmaceutical services focus on the patient. Acta Farmacêutica Portuguesa. (2013) 2:1; 15-20