Table 1 Changes in confidence in generic skills in prescribing before and after the program
From: A pilot study of a pharmacist-led prescribing program for final-year medical students
Percentage rating as fully confident/confident (n)1 | ||
|---|---|---|
Pre | Post2 | |
Selecting appropriate medications for a condition | 13% (2) | 88% (14) |
Writing an inpatient prescription | 25% (4) | 100% (16) |
Writing an outpatient prescription | 6% (1) | 88% (14) |
Taking a medication history | 75% (12) | 100% (16) |
Identifying potential drug interactions | 6% (1) | 69% (11) |
Identifying potential adverse drug reactions | 19% (3) | 69% (11) |
Monitoring the effectiveness of a medication | 19% (3) | 81% (13) |
Planning discharge medications | 13% (2) | 94% (15) |