lymphedema

https://surgery.wustl.edu/ask-the-doctors-lymphedema-symptoms-and-causes/

https://airosmedical.com/conditions/what-causes-lymphedema/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lymphoedema/

 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/varicose-veins/treatment/

Culturally Competent communication

 https://www.cppe.ac.uk/gateway/cultcomp

Recourse: CPPE’s Culturally Competent communication in Person-Centred Care e-learning, to help ensure your communication and consultation skills demonstrate dignity and respect towards people from a wide range of cultures and communities.

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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 

.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید

suicide in men

According to the Samaritan’s ‘men and suicide’ report for men in mid-life, loneliness is a significant cause of their elevated risk of suicide, and that services should be aiming to encourage men to develop social relationships. 

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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 

.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید

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How to sleep better

 https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/how-sleep-better

https://players.brightcove.net/4934638104001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6263916987001

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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 

.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید

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Useful links inhalers

 Metered Dose Inhalers

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/wp-

http://www.ghc.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/CHST-Inhailer-flashcards.pdf

Dr Sarah Linn

Senior Research Assistant, Manchester Centre for Youth Studies

Ancient History Contemporary Belonging

Three major types of inhalers are used to deliver asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) medications: metered dose inhalers (MDIs), dry powder inhalers (DPIs), and soft mist inhalers (SMIs). Each type has advantages and disadvantages

https://www.mypharmacy.co.uk/what-are-the-different-types-of-inhalers/

https://gmmmg.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Greener-inhaler-poster-Patient-FINAL.pdf

https://gmmmg.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GMMMG-COPD-Inhaler-Guide-update-November-2021-FINAL.pdf

content/uploads/CHST-Inhailer-flashcards.pdf

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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 

.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید

Blood Pressure

"Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries, the major blood vessels in the body. Hypertension is when blood pressure is too high..."

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension

Disposal of the inhaler

 

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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 

.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید

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Personalised medicine

 According to NHS England, the four P’s of personalised medicine are;

• Precise diagnoses
• Prediction and prevention of disease
• Personalised and targeted interventions
• A more participatory role for patients

 Genomics learning gateway provides learning and resources for pharmacy and healthcare staff.

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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 

.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید

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Information for revalidation

https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/revalidation-resources-pharmacy-professionals#Reflective

Standards to focus on in your reflective account

If you are due to renew your registration on or before 30 September 2022 you should reflect on one or more of the standards below:

• standard 3 - pharmacy professionals must communicate effectively
• standard 6 - pharmacy professionals must behave professionally 
• standard 9 - pharmacy professionals must demonstrate leadership

Find out more about why we chose these standards in Regulate 

If you are due to renew your registration on or after 1 October 2022, you should reflect on one or more of the following three standards

• Standard 1: Pharmacy professionals must provide person-centred care
• Standard 2: Pharmacy professionals must work in partnership with others
• Standard 5: Pharmacy professionals must use their professional judgement

Subjects you might want to reflect on 

 We would encourage pharmacy professionals to reflect on their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and/or the ways in which they considered equality, diversity, and inclusion in their practice when completing their reflective account, although this is not essential. 

Practise writing a reflective account

Reflective account form and guidance- for practising writing a reflective account

Peer discussion

Peer discussion is a learning and development activity that encourages you to engage with others in your reflection on learning and practice.

Make sure you carry out your peer discussion in good time so you are able to include how your learning has benefited users of the services you provide.

See the presentation on preparing for revalidation: your reflective account and peer discussion

• Peer discussion form and guidance- for practising having a peer discussion
• Peer discussion guidance - for pharmacy professionals
• Peer discussion guidance - for peers
• Peer discussion guidance - for employers

 

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.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید

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Pregabalin during pregnancy

 The MHRA has issued further warnings about the use of pregabalin during pregnancy following publication of a new study suggesting that it may slightly increase the risk of major congenital malformations.

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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 

.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید

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