Week 7: Grand Rounds
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to enhance the student’s clinical reasoning, confidence and learning of multiple pharmacological agents through facilitated discussion.
Description
In Week 7, you will lead a discussion based on your presentation as well as interact with peers in discussions related to their Grand Rounds presentations.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
- Describe the most commonly prescribed drugs use in primary care for the chose condition.
- Utilize clinical guidelines, research articles or other materials to support your findings.
- Identify any practice barriers, issues, or problems (including cultural diversity and healthcare literacy).
- Discuss best practices for optimal outcomes.
Due Dates: Week 7: Presentation must be uploaded to Week 7 discussion by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6. Three responses to a peer’s presentations are due by Thursday 11:59 p.m. MT of Week 7, answers five questions in three different presentations (total of 15) and all follow-up posts to your presentation due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 7.
Total Points Possible: Week 7 Discussion- 75 points
Requirements:
In Week 7, you will post your Kaltura presentation that you have created to the discussion area, without the answers to the multiple choice questions. Please post the presentation to the discussion area by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6 to facilitate a robust discussion.
Participating in the Discussion: You will be required to respond to at least three other students, who have no responses to their posting.** In your post, you will discuss a drug that could be prescribed for the condition DIFFERENT than those presented. Come up with a different treatment plan from the Walmart or Target $4 RX list, and offer reasons for the change or if the drug is not on the list, why? Use references to support your responses. You should also answer the presenter’s five questions.
Three responses to a peer’s presentations are due by Thursday 11:59 p.m. MT of Week 7 so that the presenting student can interact with you.
**If all students have a response, then choose the student with the least responses to their posting.
Leading the Discussion: You must respond to any student who posts to you by THURSDAY regarding your case with a substantial response, either answering their questions or noting their response and acting as leader. You also must respond to any faculty responses to your initial posting if posted by THURSDAY. Use references to support your responses. All FINAL responses to your initial posts must be completed by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT.
