Quality use of medicines for health professional students

Learning outcomes

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