After completing this course, I have a deeper understanding of how to appropriately
select medications for my patients. Prior to this course, I was familiar with medications but not
necessarily how to prescribe them or what unique factors would need to be considered. I think I
will be a very cautious provider but in today’s medical world, there are so many online
applications and check points in electronic medical records that will help me feel more
confident.
As I mentioned above, I think I will be a very cautious prescriber. I feel more confident in
knowing which medications to pick from, but I think it’s very tricky to know exactly which
medication out of a class of agents will be best for my patients. By taking into consideration the
cost, availability, and new research, I believe I will be able to make well-informed decisions. I
think that electronic medical records and pharmacology books will be excellent resources to
help me feel more confident.
My understanding of therapeutic effects, adverse responses, and side effects of drug
therapy remains about the same as it was prior to beginning the course. I feel that I have always
had a good understanding of drug classes as a whole, but I do feel that this course has helped
me to understand side effects related to specific medications in a medication class. There are
many medications to memorize and understand. I feel that my knowledge will continue to grow
once I begin practicum rotations and have more exposure to prescribing.
I feel very prepared to actually write the prescriptions. To make myself more prepared, I
think I will write an example on a “cheat-sheet” to carry around with me with notes of
everything I need to make sure I write the prescription correctly. I think with time, I will
continue to become more confident in my ability to write prescriptions accurately and according
to evidence-based guidelines.
I don’t feel extremely confident in my ability to identify and respond to
legal and ethical issues related to safe prescribing practices. I think once I
begin practicums and can be immersed in the primary care setting, I will
begin to feel more comfortable in identifying potential legal and ethical
issues and how to avoid them. One scenario that plays out in my head is
what I would do if I saw someone prescribing a medication incorrectly such
as giving out too many refills or prescribing the wrong medication for that
patient’s diagnosis. Currently, I wouldn’t know where to report this other
than to a manager or clinical supervisor. I hope to make many connections
once starting practicum so if I do ever have an ethical or legal issue, I know
who I could ask for advice on how to handle the situation.
I feel fairly confident in determining whether or not pharmacologic
therapy is appropriate for my patients. I think over time, I will continue to
develop confidence with determining which therapy is appropriate. I consider
myself to be very conservative when it comes to beginning new treatments
and medication regimens. I think I will ensure that any alternative routes
have been discussed before jumping to prescribing medications. Obviously,
select medications for my patients. Prior to this course, I was familiar with medications but not
necessarily how to prescribe them or what unique factors would need to be considered. I think I
will be a very cautious provider but in today’s medical world, there are so many online
applications and check points in electronic medical records that will help me feel more
confident.
As I mentioned above, I think I will be a very cautious prescriber. I feel more confident in
knowing which medications to pick from, but I think it’s very tricky to know exactly which
medication out of a class of agents will be best for my patients. By taking into consideration the
cost, availability, and new research, I believe I will be able to make well-informed decisions. I
think that electronic medical records and pharmacology books will be excellent resources to
help me feel more confident.
My understanding of therapeutic effects, adverse responses, and side effects of drug
therapy remains about the same as it was prior to beginning the course. I feel that I have always
had a good understanding of drug classes as a whole, but I do feel that this course has helped
me to understand side effects related to specific medications in a medication class. There are
many medications to memorize and understand. I feel that my knowledge will continue to grow
once I begin practicum rotations and have more exposure to prescribing.
I feel very prepared to actually write the prescriptions. To make myself more prepared, I
think I will write an example on a “cheat-sheet” to carry around with me with notes of
everything I need to make sure I write the prescription correctly. I think with time, I will
continue to become more confident in my ability to write prescriptions accurately and according
to evidence-based guidelines.
I don’t feel extremely confident in my ability to identify and respond to
legal and ethical issues related to safe prescribing practices. I think once I
begin practicums and can be immersed in the primary care setting, I will
begin to feel more comfortable in identifying potential legal and ethical
issues and how to avoid them. One scenario that plays out in my head is
what I would do if I saw someone prescribing a medication incorrectly such
as giving out too many refills or prescribing the wrong medication for that
patient’s diagnosis. Currently, I wouldn’t know where to report this other
than to a manager or clinical supervisor. I hope to make many connections
once starting practicum so if I do ever have an ethical or legal issue, I know
who I could ask for advice on how to handle the situation.
I feel fairly confident in determining whether or not pharmacologic
therapy is appropriate for my patients. I think over time, I will continue to
develop confidence with determining which therapy is appropriate. I consider
myself to be very conservative when it comes to beginning new treatments
and medication regimens. I think I will ensure that any alternative routes
have been discussed before jumping to prescribing medications. Obviously,
