Please note that only GPs, nurses and AHP prescribers working in Northern Ireland are eligible to enrol for these workshops. Northern Ireland pharmacists may also enrol via the NICPLD website.
Ms Kathryn Duff Lead dietitian for Regional prescribing support team, NHSCT
Mrs Roisin McQuillan Pharmacy Advisor, SPPG
Aim
To promote the safe, effective and appropriate prescribing of oral nutritional supplements (ONS).
Learning outcomes
Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:
Identify when it is appropriate to prescribe ONS in line with the seven-step approach and the Northern Ireland Formulary
Review the appropriateness of ONS prescribing for specific patient groups, including palliative care patients and those at risk of harm due to substance use
Review the appropriateness of the prescribing of vitamin and mineral preparations
Identify when it is appropriate to use an Amino Acid Formula in the management of Cows' Milk Allergy (CMA) in infants to include the management of parental expectations at time of initiation
Understand the importance of regular review and indications for deprescribing.