Training and Development

Questions to ask when reviewing herbal medicines and interactions

28 March 2024Information should be gathered about the patient and herbal medicine to enable risk assessment and decision making on the interaction.

Herbal interactions: resources to support answering questions

28 March 2024Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about herbal interactions.

Calculating kidney function

16 December 2022We explain the different methods and their limitations that are used to measure kidney function. These methods are not interchangeable.

Atrial fibrillation management in frail older people

2 December 2022Guidance to help upskill primary and secondary care clinicians in decision making when managing atrial fibrillation in frail older people

Hypertension management in frail older people

2 December 2022Guidance to help upskill primary and secondary care clinicians in decision making when managing hypertension in frail older people

Calculating and using the Child-Pugh score

17 May 2024The Child-Pugh score is used to estimate the severity of liver disease in patients with cirrhosis, and by drug manufacturers to suggest dose adjustments.

The principles of prescribing in pregnancy

29 July 2021There are some important principles that should be applied when providing advice on the use of medicines in pregnancy.

Information resources for advice on HRT

26 June 2024SPS and other information resources to help healthcare professionals provide advice on the menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) decision making.

Assessing the impact of renal impairment on medicines safety

16 December 2022We advise on points to consider when undertaking medication reviews in adults with kidney disorders

Swallowing difficulties: supporting adherence

20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where swallowing difficulties (capability) have been identified as a factor

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