Browsing by Author "Rivers, Peter"
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Attitudes of parents and pharmacy staff to the Medicines and Health Care Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) guidance on the treatment of children aged under six with cough medicines.
Mawji, G.; Rivers, Peter (Conference)Focal points • The aim of the study was to ascertain the attitudes of parents and pharmacy staff regarding the impact of enforcing MHRA guidance on the use of cough medicines in children aged under six. • Parents lacked ... -
Continuing professional development needs of nursing and allied health professionals with responsibility for prescribing
Weglicki, R. S.; Reynolds, J.; Rivers, Peter (Article)Abstract: Continual Professional Development (CPD) for non-medical prescribers is recognised as being pivotal in maintaining up to date knowledge and skills influencing prescribing competence. This study was, therefore, ... -
Educational and support needs of hospital prescribers on cardiology and respiratory wards
Jiwa, A.; Ahmed, A.; Rivers, Peter; Ebrahim, A. (Conference)Educational and support needs of hospital prescribers on cardiology and respiratory wards Abstract: (Please refer to instructions to authors and example abstract) Focal Points • This study explores the personal ... -
Evaluation of a Pharmacy First Minor Ailment Scheme: ‘real world’ experience of community pharmacists, GPs and practice staff.
Rivers, Peter (Conference)This is a report of the evaluation of the Pharmacy First minor ailment scheme that was run in Leicester City from December 2009 to December 2010 -
Exploring the prevalence of and factors associated with advice on prescription medicines: A survey of community pharmacies in an English city
Rivers, Peter; Waterfield, Jon; Grootveld, M.; Raynor, D. K. (Article)Service users rely upon pharmacy staff to provide advice on prescription medicines. The purpose of this study was to compare the prevalence of advice-giving in pharmacies located across different areas within an inner-city ... -
Fundamental Aspects of Medicines
Waterfield, Jon; Rivers, Peter (Book)This highly practical guide is an essential reference and training resource for all individuals involved in the delivery of care. Covering a wide range of common topics associated with medicines and their administration ... -
An investigation of pharmacy student perception of competence-based learning using the individual Skills Evaluation and Development program, iSED
Allen, Susan; Waterfield, Jon; Rivers, Peter (Article)The Objective Structured Clinical Exercise (OSCE) is the mainstay of clinical competence evaluation of healthcare professionals. The iSED® (individualised Skills Evaluation and Development) program, developed by Leicester ... -
The perceived value and effectiveness of Monitored Dosage System (MDS) dispensed for domiciliary use by hospital and community pharmacies.
Rivers, Peter; Kavia, K.; Seedat, S. (Conference)Focal Points • To explore with pharmacy staff, patients and carers, their view of the value and effectiveness of Monitored Dosage Systems • Pharmacy staff recognised the value of MDS but lacked confidence that simpler ...