Pharmacists advised to use social media ‘responsibly’ in updated good practice guidance New guidance in the 44th edition of Medicines, Ethics and Practice focuses on managing the crossover between personal and professional life.…
Dilemma: when a line manager takes credit for your work Four pharmacy professionals give their opinions on how to deal with a potentially plagiarising boss.…
‘I have developed good working relationships with my patients beyond their diagnosis’ – a day in the life of a renal pharmacist With the support of his manager and the renal department, Aaron Acquaye is constantly striving to develop his clinical knowledge and skills. …
‘A digital-first approach reduces patient frustrations’ – a day in the life of a pharmacist carrying out remote consultations Understanding and improving the patient’s healthcare experience are key aspects of Farah Haque’s role…
‘It is difficult witnessing patients fight for their lives’ — a day in the life of a critical care pharmacist Working in critical care can be both physically and emotionally challenging, but being proactive can help ensure patient safety and continuity of care.…
‘I help trainees get the most from their placement’ — a day in the life of a pharmacy preregistration training lead Each day, pharmacy preregistration training lead Helen Ireland supports trainees and tutors as they progress through their placements.…
‘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.…
‘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.…
