Requesting a retrospective prescription from a GP A locum pharmacist’s decision to substitute one medicine for another may be in the best interest of the patient, but what are the legal and ethical implications?…
‘As I listen, I form an action plan’ — a day in the life of a patient support officer When her son fell chronically ill, Arlene Brailey found the motivation to take on a role dedicated to helping patients with resistant bacterial infections find support and trustworthy information.…
Do I have the skills to work for a primary care network? With opportunities to work in primary care networks emerging in England, pharmacists can make the most of their knowledge and experience to succed in such a role.…
A day in the life of a pharmacist administering botulinum injections Eric Bazuaye uses his specialist pharmacist knowledge and practical expertise to provide unique relief to patients diagnosed with neurological disorders.…
A day in the life of a chronic pain pharmacist Once developed, chronic pain can last a lifetime, but Peter Farley, a chronic pain pharmacist, believes that there is scope to mitigate this.…
A day in the life of a consultant clinical psychotherapist Dan White combines cognitive behavioural therapy and clinical pharmacy to train colleagues and help patients with mental health conditions.…
A day in the life of a pharmacist advanced clinical practitioner Delivering bad news to patients and their families is a part of Stephanie Ghartey’s role that she finds particularly difficult.…
A day in the life of a nutrition support pharmacist Clinical nutrition is an area of nutrition that requires pharmacists to work closely with the clinical team, rather than focusing solely on compounding.…
Sick from stress: ‘presenteeism’ in pharmacy With increasing pressures placed on pharmacy professionals, presenteeism — or working when not fit to do so — is becoming more common. This can have detrimental effects on individuals, their families and patients.…
What to do when your preregistration trainee is unhappy with their training When a preregistration trainee is dissatisfied with their placement, it is important that their employer tries to address the underlying issues.…
