Phasom Members will showcase and share their research contributions
This webinar is aimed at strengthening pharmacists’ and healthcare professionals’ capacity in infection prevention and control, as well as addressing the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Antimicrobial resistance remains a significant global and national public health concern, threatening the effectiveness of me....
This module explores the ethical, cultural, and psychological dimensions of tobacco cessation in Malawi. It examines ethical principles guiding clinical practice, confidentiality, informed consent, harm reduction dilemmas, and compassionate relapse management.The module further analyzes how cultural norms (e.g., ritual use, gend....
This module provides clinical guidance on the use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and non-nicotine pharmacotherapies to support smoking cessation. It covers mechanisms of action, dosing protocols, side effect management, combination therapy, and integration with behavioral support for optimal outcomes.Case scenarios and Ma....
A self-evaluation quiz based on Image Interpretation of the Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Elbow - Sessions 1 and 2.
This session will investigate the most common medications prescribed for people living with dementia, including their risks and benefits and the importance of regular recorded reviews. This session addresses the learning outcomes in subject 7 of the Dementia Training Standards Framework [1] and is designed to support the Deme....
This session looks at conducting service evaluation and research in the workplace and how people affected by dementia may be involved in service evaluation and research. This session addresses the learning outcomes in subject 13 of the Dementia Training Standards Framework and is designed to support the Dementia Action Allian....
This session looks at the broader aspects of providing long term care for people with dementia, including issues concerning non-cognitive symptoms, how people with dementia may also develop problems with swallowing and end of life care.
Ageing is a gradual series of changes over time that leads to the loss of function of organs and cells, with the eventual outcome of death. This is a natural process and not a medical condition to be treated. This session looks at the normal changes of ageing. This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and updated in June 202....
This session describes the age-related changes in metabolism, hepatic function, protein synthesis and pharmacokinetics. Gastrointestinal function and related clinical topics will also be discussed.
In this session you will learn about how anaesthetic requirements, expressed in Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC), change with advancing age.
Child Healthcare addresses all the common and important clinical problems in children, including: history and examination immunisation growth and development nutrition diarrhoea upper and lower respiratory tract infections tuberculosis and HIV infection childhood infections parasites skin conditions serious illnesse....
Maternal Care addresses common and important problems that occur during pregnancy, labour, delivery and the puerperium. It covers: • the antenatal and postnatal care of healthy women with normal pregnancies • monitoring and managing the progress of labour • specific medical problems during pregnancy, labour and the puerperi....
Mental capacity is the ability to take actions affecting daily life. This session provides an overview of the legal and practical implications of assessing mental capacity in primary care.
This session outlines the requirements for successful discharge of older people undergoing day case surgery.
This session provides evidence-based recommendations and good practice points for healthcare professionals on the insertion of intrauterine contraception (IUC) and techniques used within the UK. The session also discusses management of immediate complications and post-insertion advice.
This session outlines the side-effects and complications associated with copper intrauterine devices (Cu-IUDs) and levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices (LNG-IUDs). It discusses both immediate side-effects on insertion and problems that arise with long-term use. It also outlines the management plan when a complicat....
This session explores unintended pregnancy and how to conduct a consultation with women seeking abortion or those who are undecided. It also gives a synopsis of abortion procedures and referral pathways for obtaining an abortion. It gives a brief overview of the legislative framework for conducting abortions legally in the....
This session explores the needs of young people seeking sexual and reproductive healthcare, including the legal aspects of sexual activity, assessing ability to consent, confidentiality and undertaking sexual health consultations.
This session looks at the taking of medical history, including sexual history. It also discusses risk assessment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy.
The session will explore the principles and practical methods of partner notification (PN) with regard to sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
This session gives an overview of the current management of commonly encountered sexually transmitted infections (STIs).