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Clinical pharmacy: is it a credible academic discipline?
1Welsh School of Pharmacy University of Wales, Cardiff, UK.
Pharmaceutica Acta Helvetiae
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Clinical pharmacy in the UK developed from the 1970s, with education and academic appointments accelerating its growth. Future research assessments may pose challenges to this emerging discipline.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy
- Higher Education
- Medical Education
Background:
- Clinical pharmacy in the UK originated in the mid-1970s with undergraduate clinical attachments.
- The discipline's evolution was propelled by joint university-hospital pharmacist appointments.
- Postgraduate programs and academic chairs solidified its standing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the historical development of clinical pharmacy in the United Kingdom.
- To identify key milestones and contributing factors in its establishment.
- To discuss the implications of upcoming research assessment exercises.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of clinical pharmacy development in the UK.
- Analysis of educational program evolution (diplomas, master's degrees).
- Examination of academic integration (Chairs, PhD programs).
Main Results:
- Clinical pharmacy's roots trace to the 1970s, with significant growth in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Educational innovations and academic appointments were crucial for developing skilled practitioners.
- The discipline is recognized academically, with PhD programs established.
Conclusions:
- The establishment of academic positions and research programs marks a significant advancement for clinical pharmacy.
- Upcoming university research assessments represent a critical juncture for the discipline.
- Concerns exist regarding the suitability of assessment criteria for clinical pharmacy's unique nature.