‘I do not know what to expect’ — a day in the life of a pharmacist redeployed owing to COVID-19 Despite having a background in hospital, integrated care pharmacist Shazia Karsan felt an element of anxiety when redeployed during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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.…
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.…
A day in the life of a community-based pharmacist supporting older patients at home Former hospital pharmacist Ana Armstrong would often find herself worrying about her older patients after discharge; so she decided to move sectors and help bridge care between hospital and home.…
A day in the life of a pharmacist working in aesthetics Gemma Fromage explains why she decided to become a prescribing pharmacist and aesthetic practitioner, as well as what her role entails.…
