Quality use of medicines for health professional students

Module 1 – What is Quality Use of Medicines all about?

This module will introduce you to the principles of Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) and specific medicines-related issues for a number of health professions.

After completing this module you should be able to:

explain the benefits and risks of medicine use
list the objectives of the National Medicines Policy
describe the key components of quality use of medicines (QUM)
describe key considerations for selecting appropriate medicines
identify the roles different health professionals play in QUM and medicine management.

Module 2 – Giorgio's case

This module examines the use of medicines in the complex case of Giorgio Mattiou. Giorgio has a number of health problems, which have recently been compounded by a hospital admission for a moderate stroke.

After completing this module you should:

be aware of ways to optimise the use of medicines with respect to suitable dosage, timing and delivery of drugs
have an understanding of the role the health professional team has in supporting the Quality Use of Medicines (QUM)
be aware of possible alternatives to the use of medicines for symptom management
be able to implement strategies that promote Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) such as patient education and accurate diagnosis of conditions