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WHO Guide to Good Prescribing

Reviewed:
Jan 18, 2002 by Health Sciences
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Ratings

Overall Rating: 3.7 stars
Content Quality: 3.0 stars
Effectiveness: 3.0 stars
Ease of Use: 5.0 stars
Overview:
The site provides a lecture on how to prescribe drugs. Included in the lecture are chapters on drug classifications, dosages, delivery systems, prescription writing and case studies.
Type of Material:
Lecture
Technical Requirements:
None
Identify Major Learning Goals:
To teach the learner a basic understanding of the theory and practice of prescription drugs.
Target Student Population:
Advanced Nurse Prescribers, Medical students, Physician Assistants.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
A medical background would be necessary to understand the concepts presented.

Content Quality

Rating:
Strengths:
Reviews the essentials of the concept of prescribing. Includes information about common drugs used and how to create a system for prescribing.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:
Strengths:
Gives the user a good basis for the theory and practice of prescribing medications. Case studies add to the content.
Concerns:
Program is very linear. Improved interactively, Include information related to the geriatric and pediatric patient. Improve graphics for drug administration (for example, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous). Recommend that if this reference is online through the WHO, that it be updated on at least an annual basis.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:
Strengths:
Site loads quickly and easily, does not require any plug ins. Easy to navigate the site and jump to other chapters within the site.
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