))
Comprehensive Guide to the Prescribing Safety Assessment
Manage episode 420943539 series 3360881
Content provided by MedCourse. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by MedCourse or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
The Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) exam represents a joint venture between the British Pharmacological Society and MSC Assessment.
This online evaluation among others such as PLAB1 Exam , operating on a pass/fail basis, appraises the prescribing proficiencies of final-year medical students. It correlates with the competencies outlined by the General Medical Council (GMC) in their "Outcomes for Graduates" document.
According to the GMC's "Outcomes for Graduates 2018", these competencies encompass crucial responsibilities such as:
- Drafting Prescriptions
- Computing Drug Dosages
- Identifying and Preventing Adverse Reactions
- Addressing Medication Errors
- Conducting Medication Reviews
- Customizing Prescriptions for Individuals
The assessment's inquiries center on medical conditions and medications frequently encountered by new doctors during their initial year in the Foundation Programme.
Sections of the PSA Assessment include:
- Prescribing
- Prescription Review
- Planning Managment
- Providing Information
- Calclation Skills
- Adverse Drug Reactions
- Drug Monitoring
- Data Interpretation
49 episodes
Share
