This module was originally developed by NPS MedicineWise in collaboration with expert reviewers and contributors. The Commission would like to acknowledge their contributions and the foundation they provided for the development of this module. In particular, we would like to acknowledge Professor Chris Del Mar's; (BSc MA MB BChir MD (Qld) FRACGP FAFPH) work on this module.
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Target audience: General practitioners, Pharmacists, Nurses, Students
Cost: Free
CPD points: This is a self-reported activity.
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Learning outcomes
General practitioners
On completion of this case study, you should be able to:
- Outline recommended pharmacological management of acute otitis media (AOM)
- Assess the need for antibiotic therapy in patients with AOM
- Reassure patients and/or their carers that in most cases, AOM can be adequately managed without antibiotics
- Recognise appropriate prevention strategies for AOM
- Deliver appropriate management of AOM using risk factor assessment and shared decision making with the patient and/or their carer
Pharmacists, nurses and other health professionals
On completion of this case study, you should be able to:
- Outline recommended pharmacological management of acute otitis media (AOM)
- Reassure patients and/or their carers that in most cases, AOM can be adequately managed without antibiotics
- Identify appropriate prevention strategies for AOM
- Recognise when antibiotic therapy may be needed in patients with AOM
CPD points
Continuing professional development
It is recommended that 1 CPD hour be recorded for the purposes of self-directed CPD, or 2 CPD credits for pharmacists that have achieved an assessment score of 80% or more.
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