Editors: Muhammed Yunus Bektay, Yunus Emre Ayhan, Oznur Altiparmak

The Roles and Responsibilities of Clinical Pharmacists in Hospital Settings

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ISBN: 978-981-5256-75-8 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5256-74-1 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2024
DOI: 10.2174/97898152567411240101

Introduction

The Roles and Responsibilities of Clinical Pharmacists in Hospital Settings is a comprehensive textbook designed to equip graduate pharmacy students and residents with the essential skills and knowledge needed for effective clinical pharmacy practice in hospitals. This book emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of clinical pharmacy and the importance of adhering to international guidelines and standards.The book provides an overview of hospital pharmacy practice with an introduction to the essential requirements of a hospital environment, followed by a detailed exploration of clinical pharmacist roles across major medical subspecialties, including internal medicine, infectious diseases, intensive care, pediatrics, cardiology, and oncology.

Key Features

  • -General and specialized Roles: Comprehensively covers different aspects of clinical pharmacology from basics to medical subspecialties
  • -Practical Insights: Offers practical tools, reference resources, and strategies for clinical pharmacy practice across different hospital departments.
  • -Advanced Practice: Guides readers from foundational knowledge to advanced clinical pharmacy practices, preparing them for specialized roles within hospital settings.
  • -Global Standards: Highlights the importance of multidisciplinary education and adherence to global clinical pharmacy standards.

This textbook is an essential resource for pharmacy students, specialist assistants, and anyone pursuing a career in clinical pharmacy.

Readership

Pharmacy students, specialist assistants, and anyone pursuing a career in clinical or hospital pharmacy.


Preface

Hospitals serve as pivotal institutions within the healthcare sector, dedicated to the treatment, healing, and compassionate care of patients. Among the multifaceted and dynamic components that constitute these healthcare establishments, clinical pharmacists stand out as indispensable healthcare professionals. This book aims to delve into the responsibilities and roles of clinical pharmacists in a hospital setting, highlighting the intricacies and significance of this vital profession.

By examining different hospital services, each with its unique requirements, this book illustrates how clinical pharmacists contribute in various areas. From intensive care units to cardiology departments and internal medicine wards to pediatric services, clinical pharmacists are dedicated to the health and well-being of patients. This book serves as a resource to help us understand the day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and impacts of clinical pharmacists in these diverse service settings. The roles of clinical pharmacists in hospital wards extend beyond mere medication distribution. They also include medication therapy monitoring, assessment of drug interactions, addressing patients' medication-related questions, and collaboration with the healthcare team. This book provides detailed explanations of each of these responsibilities and underscores the positive influence of clinical pharmacists on patients' healthcare outcomes. Clinical pharmacists not only ensure the safe and effective use of medications in a hospital environment but also contribute to patient satisfaction. By providing education about medication therapies and assisting patients in correctly using their medications, clinical pharmacists empower patients to have a better understanding and management of their treatment processes.

This book is prepared to emphasize the critical role of clinical pharmacists in hospital services. These professionals work with dedication to preserve the health and well-being of patients, and this book aims to help us better appreciate their efforts. We hope that this book will assist in a deeper understanding of the significant contributions of clinical pharmacists in a hospital setting and inspire future practitioners of this profession.

Muhammed Yunus Bektay
Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Türkiye


Yunus Emre Ayhan
Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital
Istanbul, Türkiye

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Oznur Altiparmak
Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Faculty of Pharmacy, Ege University
Izmir, Türkiye

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