Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

5481 (v.5) Geriatric Pharmacology 527

Area:

 School of Pharmacy

Credits:

 25.0

Contact Hours:

 4.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

 1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Clinical Practice:

 1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

 6079 (v.6) Clinical Pharmacy 527 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

 Theories of ageing. Demography of aged and psychosocial aspects of ageing. Age related changes in organ systems, drug dosage modifications and determinants of of altered drug responsiveness. Medication management reviews including - taking medication histories, developing patient profiles, assessment of drug related problems, patient care plans and patient monitoring techniques. Special problems of the elderly including - dementia, behaviour disorders, incontinence, immobility, etc. Common diseases in the elderly, complications in chronic drug therapy in the elderly. The clinical therapist's role in management of and communication with the elderly.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

 060100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

Funding Cluster:

 09 - Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

 Not Categorised
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark

Availability
Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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