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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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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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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Sodium Valproate safely to women and girls

 For women and girls, when they are dispensed valproate, they should expect:

• to be provided with a Patient Card every time valproate is dispensed
• for valproate to be dispensed with a copy of the patient information leaflet, and if repackaged, with a warning on the container supplied
• to be reminded of the risks in pregnancy and the need for highly effective contraception, and a reminder of the need for annual specialist review
• to be asked if they have received the Patient Guide

Find out more about what you need to do in our Focus on supplying medicines safely: sodium valproate

https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/regulate/video/supplying-sodium-valproate-safely-women-and-girls

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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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Dexamethasone and COVID-19

"Low-dose dexamethasone, a “widely available, safe and well-known drug”, is the first medicine to be shown to result in a “significant reduction in mortality” in those with COVID-19 requiring oxygen or ventilation, researchers have said."
https://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/news-and-analysis/news/dexamethasone-is-first-drug-to-be-shown-to-improve-survival-in-covid-19/20208074.article?firstPass=false

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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. If there is anything with respect to this article that 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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Dry eye

As dry eye condition is not just due to insufficient tear production, it could be because of an increase in tear evaporation that may be due to a reduction in the oil film produced by the glands on the edge of the eyelids (Meibomian glands). If these are clogged the regular use of a hot compress for 10 min intervals can help to liquefy the oil more and make it easier for the oil to be massaged out of the clogged glands.

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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. If there is anything with respect to this article that 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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