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Comprehensive Guide to the Prescribing Safety Assessment
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The Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) exam represents a joint venture between the British Pharmacological Society and MSC Assessment.
This online evaluation among others such as PLAB1 Exam , operating on a pass/fail basis, appraises the prescribing proficiencies of final-year medical students. It correlates with the competencies outlined by the General Medical Council (GMC) in their "Outcomes for Graduates" document.
According to the GMC's "Outcomes for Graduates 2018", these competencies encompass crucial responsibilities such as:
- Drafting Prescriptions
- Computing Drug Dosages
- Identifying and Preventing Adverse Reactions
- Addressing Medication Errors
- Conducting Medication Reviews
- Customizing Prescriptions for Individuals
The assessment's inquiries center on medical conditions and medications frequently encountered by new doctors during their initial year in the Foundation Programme.
Sections of the PSA Assessment include:
- Prescribing
- Prescription Review
- Planning Managment
- Providing Information
- Calclation Skills
- Adverse Drug Reactions
- Drug Monitoring
- Data Interpretation
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