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Table 1 The seven competency areas listed in the Australian National Prescribing Serices (NPS MedicineWise) Competencies Framework

From: Evaluating prescribing competencies covered in a Canadian-accredited undergraduate pharmacy program in Qatar: a curriculum mapping process

1. Assessment: Understands the person and their clinical needs

2. Treatment Options: Understands the treatment options and how they support the person’s clinical needs

3. Shared Decision Making: Works in partnership with the person to develop and implement a treatment plan

4. Coordination: Communicates the treatment plan clearly to other health professionals

5. Monitors and Reviews: Monitors and reviews the person’s response to treatment

6. Professional: Practices professionallya

7. Communicates: Communicates and collaborates effectively with the person and other health professionalsa

  1. aThese are two horizontal competency areas that integrate with the other five main competencies
  2. The Table is adapted and summarized from the Australian National Prescribing Services (NPS MedicineWise) Competencies Framework12
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BMC Medical Education

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