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'Reprofessionalization' or 'occupational imperialism'?: some reflections on pharmacy in Britain
Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 1, 1986
Summary
British pharmacists may be experiencing a crisis in their professional status and identity due to evolving work and market conditions. This study explores their responses to these changes and evaluates relevant sociological concepts.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice Research
- Sociology of Professions
Background:
- The British pharmacy landscape is undergoing significant transformations impacting professional roles.
- Preliminary research suggests potential challenges to pharmacists' occupational status and identity.
Observation:
- Pharmacists are actively responding to new challenges and opportunities within their evolving work environments.
- The study investigates the adaptive strategies employed by pharmacists in response to market shifts.
Findings:
- Preliminary findings indicate a potential crisis in occupational status and identity among British pharmacists.
- Pharmacists are demonstrating varied responses to the changing professional landscape.
Implications:
- Understanding these dynamics is crucial for the future of pharmacy practice and professional identity.
- The concepts of 'reprofessionalization' and 'occupational imperialism' offer valuable frameworks for analyzing these changes in British pharmacy.