March 12, 2020
We have been monitoring developments and advice from the UK Government and World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. We currently intend to proceed with all planned Prescribing Skills Assessment sittings, however we will continue to undertake risk assessments and will keep you updated if anything changes. In the meantime, we …
August 23, 2019
An independent review of the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) has found that it increases the attention paid by students and faculty to accurate prescribing, and allows them to demonstrate competencies in the safe and effective use of medicines. According to the report’s author, the assessment will contribute to patient safety and reduce harm in the …
May 07, 2019
The background – meeting a need: Dr. Susan Brien, Director Practice and Systems Innovation, at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, has spent ten years of her extensive career, working with innovative projects that can improve clinical practice, and the quality of patient care. As a practising neurosurgeon herself, she is committed …
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