Keeping up to Date with Pharmacology

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Background and the need to keep up to date with pharmacology Pharmacology education for non-medical prescribers Key elements of pharmacology Pharmacodynamics Pharmacogenetics Drug interactions Adverse drug reactions Pharmacology teaching and learning exercises Resources to support prescribers in keeping up to date with pharmacology Maintaining current awareness Key sources of support and advice The role of the supervisory relationship Conclusion References