QU Health students collaborate to discuss ‘Pneumonia and Antibiotic Stewardship’
The QU Health Interprofessional Education Committee (IPEC) at Qatar University (QU), which consists of representatives from all healthcare schools in Qatar, organised the seventh IPE activity for this academic year on the topic ‘Pneumonia and Antibiotic Stewardship’ virtually using Microsoft Teams.
In addition, it discussed controversial issues pertaining to a patient’s autonomy and right to decline care. The session started with an introductory video by Dr Ziad Nasr (lead facilitator, clinical assistant professor, College of Pharmacy, QU, followed by Icebreakers where the team members introduced themselves and discussed their profession role in antimicrobial stewardship.
Moza Saad al-Kuwari, Public Health student from the College of Health Sciences, QU, said: “I had a great experience joining the IPE session; it highlighted the role of public health professionals clearly and showed other professions that every healthcare professional has to have a background in public health to succeed in their field.”