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PHAR7123: Diabetes Mellitus
2024 unit information
This unit of study is intended to develop a clear understanding of the role of pharmacists in the care of patients with diabetes mellitus and the knowledge and skills needed to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to this growing section of the Australian population. More specifically, the unit seeks to provide an in-depth understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of the regulation of glucose metabolism; aetiology, treatment and monitoring of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management; psychosocial issues in diabetes; management and prevention of co-morbidities and complications and public health approaches to the prevention of diabetes. It aims to develop pharmacists' skills in interpretation of relevant clinical and laboratory tests and patterns of blood glucose; supporting patient self-management through advice on appropriate use of blood glucose meters, insulin pens, self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), medication regimen adherence and review, lifestyle changes, management of hypoglycaemia, and sick days. Appropriate pharmacist/patient and inter-professional communication skills will be fostered.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Pharmacy
| Code | PHAR7123 |
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| Academic unit | Pharmacy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. identify drug-related problems and suggest possible clinical and therapeutic recommendations for individual patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
- LO2. develop management plans and prioritise issues
- LO3. support patients in self-managing their diabetes, including counselling on lifestyle modification and monitoring their diabetes
- LO4. review data regarding the patient’s management of diabetes and other risk factors
- LO5. explain how insulin is commenced and adjusted
- LO6. utilise and teach patients about various devices designed to aid in the monitoring and administration of medicine
- LO7. describe the role of the diabetes educator and how services in the local area can be accessed.
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