A practical guide to effective non-medical prescribing in care of the older person

This national conference provides an essential update for current and aspiring non-medical and pharmacist prescribers on prescribing for older adults.

Location
Online (register for details)
Date
Cost
See conference website for details of cost.
Duration
1 day
Event / learning type
Conference
Continuing professional development
Online

At this conference, delegates will hear how to develop and maintain their prescribing competence, and how to develop effective post qualification practice.

The conference will include case studies on managing pain in the older person, improving medicines optimisation, prescribing in falls prevention, frail older people, and delirium. Delegates will also learn about developing the role of the non medical prescriber in acute care, primary care, community care and care homes.

It will also cover the role of the Updated Prescribing Competency Framework in supporting non-medical prescribing in older adults.

This conference will enable delegates to:

  • network with colleagues who are working to improve pharmacist and non-medical prescribing for older adults
  • learn from outstanding practice in ensuring patient safety in older adult prescribing
  • reflect on pain management in the older adult and some of its many facets through case presentation
  • develop their role and confidence as a non-medical prescriber
  • hear valuable lessons from experts in non-medical prescribing for specific case study areas.

Exclusive 20% discount for Excellence Network members. Quote ref: hcuk20park when booking. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Full terms and conditions are available upon request.

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