Risks and safety in prescribing in secondary care

Through a combination of guided learning, MDDUS case study analysis, directed groupwork and facilitated discussion, delegates will explore the more common risk areas associated with prescribing that can lead to complaints, regulatory scrutiny and medical negligence claims. It will suggest practical risk mitigation measures which doctors can incorporate into their prescribing activity, supported by a systems based approach within secondary care.

They will explore the common reasons why prescribing errors occur in secondary care and how to mitigate against these, including prescribing against known allergies and contra-indications and the influence of human factors in errors and lapses of concentration. We will also consider the supporting role which pharmacists can provide in the prevention of errors.

In addition, they will examine known risk factors in specific prescribing areas with consideration of relevant regulatory guidance in relation to prescribing practices, including- the prescribing of controlled drugs; self-prescribing and prescribing for those close to you.

This course has been accreditated by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK for 3 CPD credits.

This course is led by MDDUS risk advisers, Alan Frame.

Please read before booking:

• You MUST have a webcam, speaker and microphone available on the device you intend use to access the training. This will ensure you are able to fully engage with the speaker/other delegates. This also allows our CPD verification process to be robust.
• You MUST be able to access and fully participate in a Zoom meeting from whatever device you choose to use. Please cut and paste the following URL into your internet browser to access help on how to do this. The page includes the option to join a ‘test meeting’ from the device you intend to use. https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-meeting
• If you experience any technical difficulty when checking you can access Zoom it could be because your local IT support is blocking access. If this happens you might consider using your own mobile device instead – Zoom works well on tablets.

FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email risk@mddus.com if you need to know more before booking.

Please note:

Prior to the event delegates can request a transfer to a future or alternative course.

MDDUS absorb the Eventbrite booking fee for this course (which is between £4 - £7).

Refunds can be requested in advance; however, Eventbrite will deduct the booking fee from any refund requested.

MDDUS is not liable for any costs incurred by delegates in relation to attendance at remote training courses. This includes if the course is cancelled or needs to be rescheduled.

What happens if we cannot access this event due to a technical issue?

Please ensure you have full access to Zoom before booking this course. If you experience technical difficulties accessing the course you can request a transfer to another course without incurring a fee.