Prescriber Pod

OverviewIn this episode, Sally Porter (pharmacist and lecturer at the University of York) and Jodie Coulson (nurse and lecturer at the University of York) talk about drug absorption. They discuss challenging concepts, like first-pass metabolism and bioavailability. The content is underpinned by the evidence base and related to clinical practice. The next episode will be Are you still taking it all in? Where Sally and Jodie further discuss drug absorption.Key momentsLearning objectives Overview of absorptionProcesses that feature in drug absorptionBioavailabilitySummary of key pointsResourcesPhysioPathoPharmaco. (2019). Bioavailability and First Pass Metabolism. [Video]. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQQns7RAUzA [Accessed 24 March 2025].Postpod learningStudents on the non-medical prescribing programme at the University of York can access ‘Postpod learning’ activities, from the University’s Virtual Learning Environment, which are designed to facilitate deep-level processing (Marton and Säljö 1976).Quality assuranceVisit the Prescriber Pod hub for quality assurance information, including source material.Key wordsPharmacology; absorption; prescribing; evidence-based practice; education; healthcare professionals

OverviewIn this episode, Sally Porter (pharmacist and lecturer at the University of York) and Jodie Coulson (nurse and lecturer at the University of York) talk about why they developed 'Prescriber Pod' and provide a brief introduction to pharmacology. The content is underpinned by the evidence base and related to clinical practice.The next episode will be Are you taking it all in? Where Sally and Jodie discuss drug absorption.Key momentsIntroduction to the ‘Prescriber Pod’ Pharmacology podcast seriesLearning objectivesOverview of pharmacologySummary of key pointsResourcesBlaber, A., Morris, H., and Collen, A. (2018). Independent Prescribing for Paramedics. 1st edn. Bridgwater: Class Professional.Courtenay, M. and Griffiths, M. (2010). Independent and Supplementary Prescribing: An Essential Guide. 2nd edn. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.McGavock, H. (2016). How Drugs Work: Basic Pharmacology for Health Professionals. 4th edn. Boca Raton: CRC Press.Nuthall, G. (2007). The hidden lives of learners. Wellington: NZCER Press.Robertson, D. (2017). Introduction to pharmacokinetics. Nurse Prescribing, 15(3), 146-148.Sherrington, T. (2020). Re-reading Nuthall’s Hidden Lives of Learners. Insights from a classic. 15 February 2020. Teacherhead. [Online]. Available at: http://bit.ly/3KRiz9I [Accessed 12 October 2024].Still, K. (2021). Hidden Lives of Learners (III). 6 June 2021. Edventures. [Online]. Available at: https://www.kristianstill.co.uk/wordpress/2021/06/06/hidden-lives-of-learners-iii/ [Accessed 12 October 2024]. DisclaimerPrescriber Pod publishes podcasts aimed at Health Sciences students in the United Kingdom, particularly healthcare professionals undertaking the non-medical prescribing programme at the University of York. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute healthcare advice and is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s clinical judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed are those of the speakers. Listeners should also be aware that healthcare professionals may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.Postpod learningStudents on the non-medical prescribing programme at the University of York can access ‘Postpod learning’ activities, from the University’s Virtual Learning Environment , which are designed to facilitate deep-level processing (⁠Marton and Säljö 1976⁠).Quality assuranceVisit the ⁠Prescriber Pod hub⁠ at www.prescriberpod.uk for quality assurance information, including source material.Key wordsPharmacology; prescribing; evidence-based practice; education; university; healthcare professionals