Role of pharmacist in interdepartmental communication and community health education

Role of pharmacist in interdepartmental communication and community health education

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  ROLE OF PHARMACISTIN INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION Presented By:- Akanksha Srivastava 17SMAS102099 B.PHARM (4TH YEAR) Galgotias University
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  Role Of Pharmacist •A person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicines or medicinal drugs. Pharmacist 1. Profession of pharmacy 2. Pharmacy practice
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  Profession of Pharmacy Pharma Commerce, Industrial Pharmacy Manufacturing, Researchand Development, Drug information in industry, Regulatory , Marketing and Management.
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  Pharmacy Practice • Drug distributionServices - Non Clinical Services - Clinical Services • Clinical Pharmacy Services
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  The role of FrontOffice in Inter- Departmental Communication • The front office department plays a vital role in delivering hospitality to guests. • The front office act as face and voice for the hospitality organization. • The guest will always approach the front office for some services. • The front office staff should know where to direct the communication when the guest ask for services
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  The Front Office serves asa clearing house for communication activities
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  COMMUNICATING WITH THE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Effective communicationbetween pharmacist and physicians, nurses and other pharmacists is essential. Pharmacist- Physician Communication:  Be prepared with specific questions or facts and recommendations when initiating a patient carerelated conversation with physicians.
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  COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS 1)Currently orrecently prescribed medicines. 2)OTC medicines purchased. 3)Vaccinations 4)Alternative or traditional remedies 5)Description of reactions and allergies to medicines 6)Medicines found to be ineffective.
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  PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET(PILs) Used to outlinekey information to assist patients and caregivers in the effective and safe use of medicines. The following information is included: 1.Trade and generic name 2. Indication for which the medicines is being taken. 3.Administrative advice. 4. Information on the action required if dose missed. 5. Common or serious side effects.
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  MEDICATION COUNSELLING FOR PATIENTS  Effectivepatient counselling can assist patients in using their medicines safely and reliably.  Before giving information, check the patient’s level of understanding.  Advice to patient to adapt the medication regimen to their life style.
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  Role of community pharmacist  Communitypharmacists are the health professionals most accessible to the public. They supply medicines in accordance with a prescription or, when legally permitted, sell them without a prescription.  In addition to ensuring an accurate supply of appropriate products, their professional activities also cover counselling of patients at the time of dispensing of prescription and nonprescription drugs, drug information to health professionals, patients and the general public, and participation in health-promotion programs.
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  The main activities of community pharmacists •Processing of prescriptions • Care of patients or clinical pharmacy • Monitoring of drug utilization • Extemporaneous preparation and small-scale manufacture of medicines • Traditional and alternative medicines • Nutrition Counseling
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  The impact of Internal Dysfunction Reduced Eficiency/Productivity Increasedjob dissatisfaction Lower employee moral Higher turnover rates Suppressed innovation Lower customer satisfaction
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  The Pharmacist Role  Assist inthe identification of individuals  Conduct monitoring for specific diseases  Provide patient education(GLUCOSE MONITORING)  Provide advice on disease management  Assist medication adherence  Identify and manage drug related problems  Evaluate outcomes of programs (clinical,economical).
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