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New Module: Stopping Medicines.

When prescribing any medicine it is important to consider for how long treatment will be required, or even whether it is required at all – is it being given as part of a ‘prescribing cascade’ to treat an iatrogenic illness?

Most medicines do not need to be used lifelong and the risk-benefit profile should be frequently reassessed. There is a plethora of advice on when to initiate a medicine but there is less evidence to help to support decisions to stop therapy.

To take part in the module discussing stopping medicines, complete the case study by clicking here to log into the Interactive Zone.

Stopping Medicines Series

Now available in e-notes is information on stopping benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and antipsychotics. A full WeMeReC module on Stopping Medicines is available from 22 January 2010. To receive an email when this goes live please ensure you are registered with us at the Interactive Zone.

Independent Prescribing

Access to the independent prescribing website is now provided through WeMeReC Interactive Zone.

Please follow the instructions at http://www.wemerec.org/indp_howto.php
to gain access to the learning materials.

Courses available from Cardiff Univeristy

Diploma in Therapeutics	September 2010
Diploma/MSc in Medical Toxicology	September 2010
Certificate in Medical Toxicology	October 2010

Please visit: www.ttccardiff.com for further information and to enrol
onto these courses.

New improved Interactive Zone...

We've improved our interactive service with the launch of a new and improved Inetractive Zone. The service enhances our publication and learning programme and provides you with your own WeMeReC 'account'.

In addition to accessing the full range of WeMeReC publications you will now be able to:
- participate in online distance-learning modules
- record your module work and generate certificates of completion
- book your place at WeMeReC events
- manage your contact details

Bulletins...

Smoking cessation	Bulletin \| Supplement
Pharmacoeconomics – what do I need to know?	Bulletin
Management of post-menopausal osteoporosis	Bulletin

Print edition only

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Helping patients understand risks - 7 simple strategies
(Not available online - contact us for a paper copy)

Independent prescribers...

Access to the independent prescribing website is now provided through WeMeReC Interactive Zone.
Students enrolled onto the Independent Prescriber course in Wales can access the course material here.