Teacher(s)
Language
French
Main themes
- Evidence-based medicine: basic principles; primary and secondary sources of information: methodology and critical appraisal;
- Methodology of experimental and observational studies relative to the efficacy and safety of medicines, and critical appraisal;
- Methodology of secondary sources of information (systematic reviews, meta-analysis, clinical guidelines), and critical appraisal
- Basic principles in pharmacoeconomy and applications to pharmacotherapy
- Basic principles relative to health insurance, and to economic factors influencing the use of medicines in Belgium and in Europe
Content
Part 1. Evidence-based medicine
- basic principles of evidence-based medicine; Primary sources of information (experimental and observational studies); secondary and tertiary sources of information (systematic reviews, meta-analysis, clinical practice guidelines, consesus meetings, other sources of information); drug advertising.
- each part is adressed according to the following questions: what is the evidence? Where can I find them ? How to analyze them critically ?
Part 2. Pharmacoeconomy
Introduction to the Belgian health care system; principles and methods in pharmacoeconomy and in health economic evaluation; drug reimbursement and pricing in Belgium.
- basic principles of evidence-based medicine; Primary sources of information (experimental and observational studies); secondary and tertiary sources of information (systematic reviews, meta-analysis, clinical practice guidelines, consesus meetings, other sources of information); drug advertising.
- each part is adressed according to the following questions: what is the evidence? Where can I find them ? How to analyze them critically ?
Part 2. Pharmacoeconomy
Introduction to the Belgian health care system; principles and methods in pharmacoeconomy and in health economic evaluation; drug reimbursement and pricing in Belgium.
Teaching methods
This course includes a mixed approach including in-person lectures, some homework (reading, online exercises), and the mandatory participation in face-to-face seminars. Teachers pay special attention to making as much as possible the link between theory and practice by illustrating their statements with up-to-date examples concerning different types of drugs and health products.
Evaluation methods
The assessment of learning achievements includes a written examination with theoretical and practical questions relating to both parts of the course (EBM and pharmacoeconomics). Information-seeking skills are assessed by means of practical questions in which the student uses a computer with access to the sources of information seen in the course. For this part, a mock test is offered with standard questions. These questions are then corrected by the teacher with the students, specifying the level of mastery and rigour expected, to enable students to realise what is expected and therefore to be able to adapt their study of the subject accordingly.
The final mark is the weighted average of the marks for the 2 parts. In the final mark, the EBM part is worth 12/20 and the pharmacoeconomics part is worth 8/20. However, given that the two parts enable different skills and knowledge to be acquired from those defined in the learning outcomes for the course, a mark of less than 8/20 for the EBM or pharmacoeconomics part will result in a failing grade for the whole of the course.
The final mark is the weighted average of the marks for the 2 parts. In the final mark, the EBM part is worth 12/20 and the pharmacoeconomics part is worth 8/20. However, given that the two parts enable different skills and knowledge to be acquired from those defined in the learning outcomes for the course, a mark of less than 8/20 for the EBM or pharmacoeconomics part will result in a failing grade for the whole of the course.
Other information
The participation to the seminars is mandatory. In accordance with Article 72 of the RGEE, the teachers can propose to the jury to object to the registration to the course examination for a student who would not have attended at least 75% of these activities.
Reading comprehension of scientific English is necessary to achieve the learning outcomes. In the examination, the use of a translator is permitted only for targeted words. Full translation of sentences/paragraphs/articles is not permitted.
Reading comprehension of scientific English is necessary to achieve the learning outcomes. In the examination, the use of a translator is permitted only for targeted words. Full translation of sentences/paragraphs/articles is not permitted.
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