‘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.…
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.…
Consider these six factors before switching pharmacy preregistration training sites Pharmacy preregistration trainees may wish to move placements, but the decision to switch should not be made lightly.…
The six qualities all excellent preregistration tutors should have Whether new or experienced, there are qualities all excellent preregistration tutors should possess.…
A day in the life of a pharmacist at a regional medicines information centre The nature of enquiries Daniel Hill receives as a medicines information and prescribing support pharmacist are vast and challenging.…
