How can we improve junior doctor prescribing?

Authors

L Gaetani, University of WollongongFollow
W W. Yeo, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

65910

Publication Details

Gaetani, L. & Yeo, W. W. (2012). How can we improve junior doctor prescribing?. Internal Medicine Journal, 42 (9), 1050-1052.

Abstract

The large number of medications available has complicated the learning of drug therapy for medical students at a time when pharmacology training has been substantially reduced. Attempts to remedy this include: improving the pharmaco-therapeutics curriculum; interactive web-based learning and students developing a personal formulary. The approach adopted by the University of Wollongong Medical School is to integrate clinical pharmacology throughout the course, with the Student Preferred-drugs Formulary linking pharmacology and common diseases. Evidence from other countries suggests this should enhance prescribing by medical graduates.