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J W Foppe van Mil1, Tommy Westerlund2, Lawrence Brown2
1Van Mil Consultancy, Margrietlaan 1, 9471 CT, Zuidlaren, The Netherlands. jwfvmil@planet.nl.
Abstract:
Optimal communication between physicians and pharmacists is important for patient care. However, pharmacists and doctors do not always seem to understand each other. They have been professionalized differently, and do not always speak the same language. Especially in the areas of prescribing, medication review, and medicine use, there can be differences in views. This contribution clarifies some essential concepts that doctors and pharmacists use. Thus we hope that our commentary contributes to a better understanding of each other's role and the importance of interprofessional cooperation for the benefit of the patient.
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