...Negligence in Pharmacy Practice Negligence, according to Fremgen (2009), occurs when a person either performs or fails to perform an action that a reasonable person would or would not have committed in a similar situation. Most of the time medical professionals will have your best interests at heart, and will do their best to take care of you as much as medically possible. However, there are a few cases where medical professionals make mistakes, and unfortunately the patient has to pay for it. In today’s pharmacies, pharmacists work in a very fast paced, demanding environment, dispensing medications to patients in need. A pharmacist’s most common errors are in three categories: inappropriate dosing, prescribing the wrong medication, and failure to monitor side effects. (“U.s. pharmacist continuing,” 01 1). This paper will address these common errors as well as the methods to prevent these errors. Inappropriate Dosing Common inappropriate dosing errors include, prescribing medications to patients who are allergic, and prescribing inappropriate dosage forms. (“U.s. pharmacist continuing,” 01 1). Every day, pharmacists count, pour and hand patients their medication, medication that isn’t always right. Medical mistakes, according to Leamy (2009), are the eighth most common cause of death in the United States—ahead of car crashes, breast cancer and AIDS. (Leamy, 2009). Also, if the medication isn’t right, this could lead to the wrong informational forms to be given to the patient...
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...The Jigsaw Discussion Protocol Puts the Pieces Together by Sara M. Ayele, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, VA Maryland Health Care System According to the Accreditation Council for Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) Standards, graduates from pharmacy schools must be active, lifelong learners.1 Pharmacists are playing an increasinging role in team-based patient care, according to a new study from the Pharmacy Workforce Center.2 Thus, student pharmacists must become effective communicators as well.3 Yet, most teaching methods used during pharmacy school emphasize content delivery rather than developing the skills a health professional needs on a team. Ideally instructional methods should not only deliver content, but also build communication and self-directed learning skills. The jigsaw technique appears to be an excellent way to achieve all of these aims.1 The jigsaw technique requires students to explore the content by bringing together multiple pieces of information, like a jigsaw puzzle. In order to master the material, students must gather all the “pieces” of the puzzle. Once the instructor determines the theme or content area to be explored, students are randomly divided into several small groups that are called “teaching” groups. Then, each student in the teaching group is assigned a portion of the material to be learned. Next, students in the various "teaching" groups who have been assigned the same material form an “expert group.” The expert group works...
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...“Practice of Pharmacy”*DOES NOT INCLUDE: other providers dispensing drugs (including nurses), hospitals engaged in compounding/ dispensing, etc | a. the interpretation, evaluation, and implementation of a medical order, b. the dispensing of drugs and devices, c. drug product selection, d. the administration of drugs or devices e. drug utilization review, f. patient counseling, g. the provision of pharmaceutical care, and h. the responsibility for compounding and labeling of dispensed or repackaged drugs and devices, proper and safe storage of drugs and devices, and maintenance of proper records. | “active practice of pharmacy” | the performance of the functions set out in this section by a pharmacist as his or her principal or ordinary occupation | “pharmaceutical care”Note: CAN enter into practice agreement | the provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving therapeutic outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life, including include a. the cure of disease b. the elimination or reduction of a patient's symptomatology c. the arrest or slowing of a disease process d. the prevention of a disease or symptomatology | Equipment and Reference material requirements for operating a pharmacy | * Not very specific anymore * Up to judgment of pharmacist based on what they will be doing in the pharmacy * References must be up to date, in either printed or electronic form, and available...
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...I am writing to express my interest in the CPS/Mercy Hospital PGY1 pharmacy residency program. I initially learned about the program in September of 2o14 during a pharmacy administration rotation at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, IN. When expressing my interest in pursuing a pharmacy residency, my preceptor spoke highly of the program. After further research and the opportunity to learn more about the program from a current resident and members of your team during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Residency Showcase, this program would help me achieve my professional goals and would provide an ideal environment to continue my development as a pharmacist. One of the most encouraging aspects about your program pertains to the extensive...
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...uestion #: 1 Which of the following does a Pharmacy &Therapeutics Committee do? (Select all that apply) A. Educates patients about medications on the formulary used at the hospital B. Dispenses medications that are on the formulary used at the hospital C. Makes decisions on whether a drug should be added to the formulary used at the hospital D. Manages the formulary to be used by physicians, nurses and pharmacists at the hospital Item ID: 1911 / 2 Item Description: Final Exam Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee ____________________________________________________________________________ Question #: 2 In a road accident in Times Square, Manhattan, the driver of one of the cars suffered a concussion which the NYPD deemed as requiring...
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...medications at the right temperature and composition. Several pharmacist positions require that pharmacists stand for extended periods of time. These may include the preparation of sterile pharmaceuticals or dispensing of medication in a retail setting. * Community Pharmacy – When many people think of a pharmacist, they think of the caring individual in their local community pharmacy. Independent community pharmacies are all pharmacist-owned, privately held businesses that vary in practice setting. They include not only single-store operations but also other independent pharmacist-owned operations such as chain, franchise, compounding, long-term care (LTC), specialty, and supermarket pharmacies (NCPA, 2011). * Hospitals and other institutional settings – Pharmacists are employed in different types of healthcare organizations that require pharmaceutical support such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospice providers, home health agencies, and community health centers. AS part of the multidisciplinary team, hospital pharmacists may make rounds with doctors, consult with doctors and patients on treatment options, and mix specially ordered preparations (Matsoso, 2009) * Managed Care Pharmacy – The managed care pharmacist has a distinctive role in the healthcare team. A pharmacist working in a managed care environment is intimately involved in the of pharmaceutical treatment and plays a vital role in contributing to positive patient outcomes (Lodwick & Sajbel...
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...19/11/2013 ASSIGNMENT 3 SECTION 1: RESEARCH PROPOSAL TITLE Courier pharmacy in South Africa, a study into the viability of courier pharmacies in the South African market. KEYWORDS South Africa, Courier pharmacy, South African pharmacy act 1974, Good pharmacy practice, Post office strikes, Road fright strikes, Cold chain management, Retail pharmacies, Medicine. ASSIGNMENT 4 During the last decade or more the pharmaceutical environment in South Africa has changed dramatically. Laws that governed the ownership of pharmacies was changed making it possible for anybody to own a pharmacy, laws was passed that governed the pricing of medication making medicine more affordable to all the people of South Africa. Pharmacy in South Africa has always been characterised by two distinct legs from which patients could get their medication. During the last couple of years a new form of pharmacy appeared in South Africa, the courier pharmacy model makes use of courier companies to deliver medication to the patient. With mottos such as “anywhere, any place and any time” and “nowhere is to far” courier pharmacies promises patient that they will deliver their medication to them at the patient’s convenience. Medical aids tend to favour these models because they offer advantages to the schemes that retail and hospital pharmacies are not able to offer. Some of these advantages include reporting on drug usage, prescribing habits of doctors and...
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...profound effect on me and on my career choice. Growing up in the Ghanaian community, I was particularly drawn to the aspect of our culture that emphasized analysis, application, and problem solving. As I matured, I discovered my natural aptitude and strong inclination with scientific subjects, most remarkably, chemistry. This spurred my early interest in the discipline of Pharmacy as a career. My grandmother, who was a local herbalist, additionally cultivated this interest. She was a woman of great knowledge and was well respected for her altruism and dedication to the alleviation of afflictions through her medicinal practice. I greatly admired and adored her. I often spent my summer holidays with her at Abaamu, a rural village in Ghana. During the time I spent with my Nana, as I affectionately called her, I marveled at how she was able to cure certain diseases using herbs she found in the forest. I wanted to know more about the toxicology and the side effects of these herbs. With a renewed sense of adventure and excitement, I vowed that I would contribute my quota to the community and the world by working in the pharmacy profession. I progressively developed a keen interest in drug delivery systems and safety. I frequently joined local campaigns that advocated for safer drug delivery to the indigenous people. On many occasions, I participated in group expeditions to rural villages to counsel and dispense medications, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Through that experience...
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...Ethical and Legal Issues in Pharmacy Name HCA322 Instructor December 16, 2013 Back in the 1990’s, the baby boomer generation stepped into their middle age years. Since it is not uncommon for people to begin having health issues at this age, there became a larger demand for healthcare services, and a huge demand for more prescription medications. The demand that was placed on the pharmaceutical industry brought about an urgent need for the teaching of professional ethics in schools of pharmacy. The measures taken in response to this demand were very necessary as the public now places such high expectations on pharmaceutical professionals, and rightfully so. They have access to both lifesaving and life-ending drugs and they possess knowledge that the common person finds intimidating. Patients feel a sense of vulnerability with all of the aspects involved with the industry that they may not understand such as the electronic transmission of information, electronic records, e-scripts, delivery and the complexity of health interventions, along with legal limitations, the many different medical specializations and the sharp rise in the use of generic pharmaceuticals (Klepser, et. al., 2008) It is possible that a pharmaceutical professional may find themselves in vulnerable positions as well, feeling trapped between their own personal ethics and the liabilities placed on them by their profession. They may find themselves sometime questioning as to whether they can fully uphold...
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...they are sustained. Such giving back or supporting the community in some form is the social responsibility action of the enterprise. The giving back to the community may be as financial support, promoting the community through opportunities to develop, making the society safer through eco-friendly strategies and keeping the business profitably sustained in the community so that the society ultimately benefit from the business one way or another. The concept of social responsibility has changed a lot in recent years, expanding beyond an act of charity to the society. It is now the consideration of people, planet and profit. People are now concerned not only with the product but also with the methods of production. How the manufacturing practices of a firm in bringing out a consumer product affect the planet and people is of significance for today’s society. That has become the focus of social responsibility of manufacturers, businesses and other corporations. How the society as a whole is benefited or affected, is looked upon carefully. Business enterprises and manufacturing companies can longer act in vacuum any more. Their actions in a multitude of ways affect the society and the impact whether positive or negative is weighed by the society. This mandates the corporations to act in responsible manner. This in a way determines the legitimacy of a firm. The products and services of a firm should be serving the needs of the society, provided the means and methods of production are...
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...I have been impressed immensely by pharmaceutical care and how it is applied in the field of pharmacy. The idea of pharmaceutical care makes so much sense in terms of improving healthcare in the country. The exposure to pharmaceutical care started during becoming a pharmacist. I have attained so much information about it and how it all starts and end with the patient. The goal of pharmaceutical care is aimed at providing optimum health for the population through three main branches. This involves the philosophy of practice, the patient care process and patient management systems. These three arms of pharmaceutical care play critical roles in enhancing and providing good quality care. The great feature about these components of pharmaceutical...
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...Historic Drug Store William Murphy Lakewood College Abstract This paper explores the article, “The Historic Drugstore,” published by the William A. Soderland, Sr. Pharmacy Museum, sponsored by Soderlund Village Drug that examines the evolution of the American drug store with particular emphasis on the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The pharmacy museum is located at Soderlund Village Drug in downtown St. Peter, Minnesota and provides a unique perspective about the history of the drug store. A Brief Analysis: The Historic Drug Store The drug store, as we know it today, is quite uniquely an American concept. According to Soderlund Village Drug (2004), beyond offering traditional pharmaceutical goods, drug stores were a driving force for community action, social gastronomies and related human interactions. Explained in great detail by Joseph Fink (2012), during the early 1800's a group of concerned Philadelphia based apothecaries met to discuss the declining trade environment and ways to enhance scientific standards to protect public safety and welfare, as well as to provide improved competency levels of training for apprentices and students within the industry. The result of this meeting was the establishment of the first college to train pharmacists in the United States known as the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, and a prescient foretelling of changes to come. There are two main contenders in the first drugstore in America game. The first claim is attributed to a drug store...
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...Tamim Alajlan SELP 530 System Architecture and Modeling 30 April 2015 Pharmacy and PRESCRIPTION SYSTEM in Saudi Arabia Tamim Alajlan SELP 530 System Architecture and Modeling 30 April 2015 Pharmacy and PRESCRIPTION SYSTEM in Saudi Arabia 1. Introduction This report includes complete details about the background of current systems of medication implemented in Saudi Arabia and the problems rising due to implementation of this system and the solution proposed to solve these problems. The communication gap among the patients, hospitals, doctors and pharmacies have raised a lot of problems and stills citizens of Saudi Arabia are facing this problem. Treatment security is usually a worldwide problem between healthcare services. Even so, the particular problems plus the future regarding drugs security with Saudi Persia have not recently been researched. Significant variables adding to drugs security troubles included infinite public entry to medications through different doctor's offices along with group pharmacies, transmission spaces concerning healthcare institutions, restricted by using important systems for instance advanced provider get accessibility, along with the possible lack of drugs security applications with doctor's offices. Problems to present drugs security training determined simply by participants included underreporting regarding drugs mistakes along with negative medicine responses, multilingualism along with vary type of qualification regarding...
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...counter”. The most common goal of pharmacists is to move beyond their traditional role of simply dispensing medication and deal with patients more directly and on a more personal level. They strive to be a source of advice on medications for both heath-care professionals and patients. They also are dedicated to providing individualized services to patients. Such services include consultations and providing more understandable information about the side effects of the medications that the patient is receiving. More than 1,000 years ago, religious and magic practitioners controlled the medical aspects of people’s lives. They believed that many aspects of disease were beyond observation, explanation, and control. The oldest known application of pharmacy was in ancient India and China. They based healing on the belief that disease was caused by spirits in the body. In Babylonia, Assyria, Egypt, and parts of Greece the concept of purification from sin by a purgative existed. In second century Rome, Galen classified medicines by the affects that they had on the four humors of...
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...Ethical Responsibility in Pharmacy Practice Robert A. Buerki, Ph.D. Professor Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administration The Ohio State University Louis D. Vottero, M.S. Professor of Pharmacy Emeritus Ohio Northern University American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Madison, Wisconsin 2002 Acknowledgments: Pages 208-10: "Principles of Medical Ethics" and "Fundamental Elements of the Patient-Physician Relationship," reprinted with permission from the Code of Medical Ethics, American Medical Association, © 1994 and © 2000. AMA logo reprinted with the permission of the American Medical Association. © 2002 American Medical Association. Usage of the AMA logo does not imply an endorsement of the non-AMA material found in this book. Page 211: "Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements," reprinted with permission from the American Nurses Association, © 2001 American Nurses Publishing, American Nurses Foundation/American Nurses Association, Washington, D.C. Pages 212-15: "A Patient's Bill of Rights," reprinted with permission of the American Hospital Association, © 1992. Pages 216-17: "Pharmacy Patient's Bill of Rights," reprinted with permission of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. On the cover: The "triad of medical care" has been the basis for the ethical relationship between the pharmacist, the physician, and the patient for centuries. In the background, an early depiction of the triad from Book 7 of the encyclopedia...
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