Reconcile labor and delivery OR narcotics waste retrieved from the automated medication units by the narcotic technician.…
The topic of choice would be the benefits of taking over the counter supplements rather than taking pharmaceutical prescriptions. The reason for the is that there are many side effects to taking pharmaceuticals prescriptions, while taking all natural supplements such as multivitamins, multiminerals, and herbs lack many the same type of side effects. As a society we have become dependent on quick fixes, which is causing us to become sicker. By adding more chemicals into our body we are able to fix one symptom, but adding more chemicals that our body is not used to and incurring more side effects and sometimes worse side effects leading to other problems.…
General practitioners have around the highest annual earning of almost all occupations. The mean annual income for a general practitioner, during 2009, was about 168,550, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's statistics. The highest paid 10 percent earned more than 192,330 annually; the lowest paid 10 percent earned 82,630 or less. General practitioners with established patient bases and reputations can earn more than 200,000 a year.…
This concept has transformed the basis of healthcare from an authoritative health authority to that of the empowered individual. Patient centred care is defined by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care as “health care that is respectful of, and responsive to, the preferences, needs and values of patients and consumers”. Although intended to put the patient first, this change in dynamic has introduced new expectations of patients. Rather than the patient putting complete trust in their doctor and complying with their doctor’s directives, the modern patient is expected, at least to some extent, to adopt an active role and provide input into their care. This requires the individual patient to possess skills, confidence, and some level of health literacy about their medications and conditions. This may an unreasonable expectation of some and may result in risky behaviours in…
Along with the role of the pharmacy technician changing, the role of the pharmacist is taking a turn towards better patient care. In some pharmacies the pharmacist does all the dispensing and there are no technicians involved, but with the automated dispensing system performing these duties, pharmacists will be inclined to spend more time with patients to discuss their medications with them and to monitor their drug therapy in order to provide optimal pharmaceutical care. By spending more time with patients and getting…
It's surprising how many people out in the world like to think of themselves as amateur pharmacists. They are courageous and idealistic in the way they self-prescribe drugs to treat their ailments or simply get some form of emotional relief. The fact they are non-discriminate in the way they combine prescription drugs, or worse yet, prescription and illicit drugs,…
In order to prevent medication errors, communication and asking questions are essential. Besides, sharing information with doctors and pharmacists, especially when getting a new prescription or…
I am primarily interested in Primary Care and many of your program's features will help me become an all round primary care practitioner. Rotations in fields like dermatology, gynecology and obstetrics would help me recognize and manage with all kinds of problems and questions that my patients may come up with.…
According to Luker et al (1997), in 1985 the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) made a case for the prescribing rights for nurse. The Cumberledge Report (1986) acknowledged that the government recognised that nurses should be eligible to prescribe. Nurse prescribing has an important contribution to make in the service to patients and clients and the advantages were acknowledged in the Crown Report 1 (1989). Thomas (2000) informs us that in this review, it recommended that nurses with either a Health Visitor or a District Nurse qualification should be allowed to prescribe from a limited nurses prescribers’ formulary (NPF). In 1999 following a review of prescribing, it was suggested that prescribing right extend to include other groups of nurses and healthcare professionals (Crown Report 2 1999). The government endorses this in the National Health Service Plan (NHS) (2000).…
Imagine a healthcare system in which pharmaceutical health professionals are utilized to their full potential. One that provides efficient patient centered care from every aspect of diagnosis and treatment; one that empowers pharmacists as well as technicians to create a dramatic positive impact on the lives of each patient; and one that gives patients the best possible path for improved health. Is this even possible? Is it even be reasonable to assume a system that provides this type of care would attainable through the expansion of the roles within the pharmacy community?…
The idea of patient care, coordinated through primary care physicians has been proposed. “Under this model, a primary care doctor is the point person for all of a patient’s medical needs, organizing care with specialists, pharmacists, and physical therapists and sharing electronic medical records with all” (Arnst, 2009). This proposed idea…
Pharmacists are responsible for safe transfer and drug administration for patient care; watching over technicians; order entry; drug monitoring and providing drug information to nurses and physicians. Dispenses drugs to wards, clinics, and clients; prepares special compounds and approved prescriptions and consults with medical staff about the use and control of drugs. The practice of pharmacy within each state is regulated by the laws of the state, including the regulation of licensure for pharmacy practice. To practice pharmacy in any state, a pharmacist must become a registered pharmacist (RPh), also known as a licensed pharmacist.…
Growing up as a Type One Diabetic, I was very familiar with doctors and medications. I was used to routine doctor visits and experienced first hand the different forms of treatment available. This personal experience strongly influenced my fascination with different medications and how they work. As a teenager I would read the patient information packets and try to understand the mechanisms involved. I’m certain that this contributed to my interest in healthcare and science and led me to become a Biochemistry and Pre-Pharmacy major.…
Although I had consistently been driven to pursue a career in the medical field, I gained a stronger inclination to become a pharmacist after shadowing a community pharmacist, during my final year of high school. Instantly, it was especially inspiring and intriguing to witness the reassurance that Dr. Aminov instilled in his patients and subsequently the trust and credence the patients had towards him. Dr. Aminov’s primary concern was the overall wellbeing of his patients and thus established a comforting environment, providing each patient with a personalized treatment experience. Furthermore, whilst shadowing Dr. Aminov, I encountered a vibrant patient who was explaining how the hormone treatments she was receiving was greatly increasing her quality of life, during postmenopausal changes. I also encountered a young adolescent who was taking an anti-anxiety drug, Xanax, which considerably helped reduce his panic attacks, and thus helped him live a more contented lifestyle. These are just a pair of the numerous accounts I have witnessed whilst shadowing Dr. Aminov. Such accounts have led to a deeper…
Department of Health (2003) Supplementary Prescribing by Nurses and Pharmacists within the NHS in England: A Guide for Implementation. DOH London…