Rx Note

Introduction Think Again , written by Adam Grant, is a book about the benefits of doubt. Adam Grants argues that the ability to learn, unlearn and adapt our thinking is critical in our ever-changing world. The book serves as an open invitation to abandon stale opinions and instead value mental flexibility, humility and curiosity over blind consistency. It delves into how we can become more comfortable with the unknown and even find joy in being wrong. If knowledge is power, knowing what you do not know is wisdom. The First-Instinct Fallacy Intelligence is traditionally viewed as the ability to think and learn. The smarter you are, the more complex the problems you can solve, and the faster you can solve them. Yet, in a turbulent world, another set of cognitive skills might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. When answering multiple-choice questions, experience shows that many students who change their answers end up choosing the wrong one. However, research suggests that t...

Introduction Graduation from pharmacy school is a beginning, rather than an ending. As a pharmacist, we must learn independently to maintain professional knowledge and competence in new medications and health information advancements. As the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists 2018 emphasizes, it is essential to engage in continuous professional development (CPD). If you get 1% better each day for 1 year, you'll end up 37 times better by the time you’re done, and vice versa. Malaysia At Pharmacy Board 101th Meeting on 30th September 2013, minimum number of CPD points per year is set at 30 for renewal of Pharmacist Annual Retention . The CPD points can be reported through the myCPD (for government pharmacists), MPS CPD Online Registration System (for private sector pharmacists) or other proof that is certified. Exemption to CPD points is applicable to non-practicing pharmacists (housewives, pensioners, pharmacists practicing overseas). However, if a Type A license is required, th...