A guide to peer group meetings

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A guide to peer group meetings

Guest Writer

Guest Writer

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Peer group meetings can be held on Zoom

The Pharmacy Council’s new recertification framework for practising pharmacists requires peer engagement in groups as an activity to maintain competence. Here, GP Jo Scott-Jones, explains why peer groups are valuable, how to go about setting up a peer group and facilitating meetings, and what to do when you notice something is amiss in your group

On 1 April 2021, significant changes to the Pharmacy Council’s professional development requirements were implemented. This includes the requirement f
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