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Title: | Cautionary tales from a Schedule V Clinic...illustrated pitfalls accumulated over a five year period |
Authors: | Tilney, Myra Kay |
Keywords: | Clinics Drugs Pharmacovigilance |
Issue Date: | 2009 |
Publisher: | University of Malta. Medical School |
Citation: | Tilney, M.K. (2009). Cautionary tales from a Schedule V Clinic...illustrated pitfalls accumulated over a five year period. Malta Medical Journal, 29(Supplement), 95-96. |
Abstract: | Aims: Schedule V Clinics enable individuals suffering from conditions listed in the relevant Parliamentary Act to access free medication. A series of reports illustrating potential pitfalls in practice encountered in this setting are presented. Methods: Case reports were accumulated from patients presenting to the Schedule V Clinic over the period 2004-8 during routine care. Cases were prospectively accumulated identifying diagnostic pitfalls encountered and adverse pharmacological effects of commonly used drugs. Photographs were taken with a Sony DSC-T1 Cybershot 5MP camera. Results: The report series include selected cases of altered diagnoses with pharmacological implications and various pharmacological adverse effects. The series include two cases of slow/recurrent angio-oedoma; photosensitive rashes, erythema multiforme, vasculitis and renal failure requiring dialysis. Conclusions: Pharmacovigilance is one of the roles provided by Schedule V Clinics in the community. There is potential for better shared care, interaction, and documentation which may assist in risk reduction and improved patient safety. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/120419 |
ISSN: | 18133339 |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacM&SMed |
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