To enable students to critically analyse the issues and concepts surrounding the use and administration of drugs and relate this knowledge to osteopathic health care
Information
Course Code
BMSH702
Level
7
Credits
15
Description
Critically evaluate the legal, socio-cultural and ethical issues surrounding drug administration and use.
Demonstrate the ability to link basic pharmacology with therapeutics.
Integrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology as it relates to drug therapy.
Critically analyse drug interactions and adverse drug reactions of selected drug categories, including complementary and traditional medicines and treatments.
Predict variations of responses to medications that can occur across the lifespan and within selected population subgroups.