Critique of a published study during advanced experiential placements

Abstract

The post-graduate Doctorate in Pharmacy degree, run by the University of Malta in collaboration with the University of Illinois, Chicago, enables students to carry out a six-week advanced experiential placement. Doctorate students can opt for a Medicines Information placement at Mater Dei Hospital during this time. Providing drug information is a core responsibility of pharmacists, and pharmacists need to be skilful in information retrieval, interpretation and clinical application. One of the aims of the placement is for the development of critical appraisal skills of literature.