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Drug information: from education to practice.
Allison C Bernknopf1, Julie P Karpinski, Andrea L McKeever
1Department of Pharmacy Practice, Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, Big Rapids, Michigan, USA.
Pharmacotherapy
|March 3, 2009
Summary
Drug information specialists require updated standards for education and practice to meet evolving healthcare needs. This paper details recommended standards for training and various practice settings.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Drug Information Science
Background:
- Drug information is a dynamic specialty within clinical pharmacy.
- Evolving technology and healthcare necessitate refined standards for drug information practice.
- Drug information specialists provide crucial, evidence-based recommendations on medication use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline specific standards for drug information education and practice.
- To ensure the drug information field continues to meet healthcare community needs.
- To address the roles, challenges, and recommendations for drug information specialists across diverse practice settings.
Main Methods:
- This opinion paper reviews and proposes standards for drug information.
- It is divided into two sections: Education and Training, and Practice Areas.
- Recommendations are provided for both training programs and various practice environments.
Main Results:
- The paper affirms recommendations for a standards-based approach to drug information education.
- It describes the role of drug information specialists in training pharmacy students and advanced trainees.
- It identifies challenges and offers recommendations for practice areas including academia, health systems, managed care, industry, medical writing, and informatics.
Conclusions:
- Updated educational and practice standards are essential for drug information specialists.
- A standards-based approach will enhance the quality and consistency of drug information services.
- Specialized training and defined roles are crucial for effective drug information practice in diverse healthcare settings.
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