ISBN : 978-93-6087-599-2
Category : Academic
Catalogue : Medical And Nursing
ID : SB21172
Paperback
350.00
e Book
150.00
Pages : 154
Language : English
Here is some information about hospital and clinical pharmacy that may be relevant for a D.Pharm 2nd year student: Hospital Pharmacy: - Hospital pharmacy is the department of a hospital that deals with the procurement, storage, and distribution of medicines. - The main goal of hospital pharmacy is to provide safe and effective medication therapy to patients. - Hospital pharmacists are responsible for: - Reviewing medication orders for accuracy and completeness - Preparing and dispensing medications - Monitoring patient medication profiles - Providing drug information to healthcare professionals - Participating in patient care rounds Clinical Pharmacy: - Clinical pharmacy is the practice of pharmacy that focuses on the patient-centered care. - Clinical pharmacists work directly with patients and healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy. - Clinical pharmacists are responsible for: - Conducting patient interviews to gather information about their medication use - Assessing patient medication profiles to identify potential problems - Recommending alternative therapies or dosage adjustments - Monitoring patient outcomes and adjusting therapy as needed - Educating patients about their medications Some important topics in hospital and clinical pharmacy for D.Pharm 2nd year students include: - Medication safety and error prevention - Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics - Therapeutic drug monitoring - Drug interactions and adverse reactions - Patient counseling and education - Hospital pharmacy operations and management