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The changing role of pharmacy practice--a clinical perspective
J M Carmichael1, J A Cichowlas
1VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, USA.
Annals of Health Law
|August 11, 2001
Summary
The study calls for a reevaluation of the pharmacist
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Pharmacy Practice
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Background:
- The current healthcare system faces increasing complexity, economic pressures, and pharmaceutical surpluses.
- These factors necessitate a re-examination of the traditional roles within healthcare.
- The evolving landscape impacts patient care and resource management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for a redefined role for pharmacists within the contemporary healthcare environment.
- To propose Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) as a model for enhanced patient care.
- To highlight the benefits of integrating physician and pharmacist expertise.
Main Methods:
- The study presents a conceptual argument based on current healthcare trends.
- It analyzes the complexities driving the need for role reevaluation.
- It proposes a collaborative model for practice.
Main Results:
- The current healthcare system's complexities necessitate a reevaluation of the pharmacist's role.
- Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) is identified as a key strategy.
- Pooling expertise between physicians and pharmacists can optimize patient outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Re-examining the pharmacist's role is crucial for addressing modern healthcare challenges.
- Collaborative Drug Therapy Management offers a viable framework for improved patient care.
- Interprofessional collaboration between physicians and pharmacists is essential for maximizing healthcare effectiveness.