OVC 2024: Principles for practical prescribing in paediatric patients (Recorded Webcast)
Activity Outline
In this presentation, the key considerations that need to be thought of when prescribing for paediatric patients will be discussed. The pharmacological differences in how paediatric patients may process medications differently than adults, and therefore the need for modification of medication selection, dosages and precautions, will be presented. Key resources for prescribing for the paediatric population and how to use them will also be explored.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the key considerations when prescribing for the pediatric population compared to adults
- Understand how to tailor prescribing for paediatric patients
- Source resources to help make paediatric prescribing decisions
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| OVC 2024: Principles for practical prescribing in paediatric patients |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.5 |