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‘We ensure that the website and mobile applications are safe for users’ — a day in the life of a clinical risk manager

Caroleena Bhojwani is part of the Babylon Health clinical safety team, which makes sure that the digital healthcare provider complies with strict industry standards.…

‘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. …

‘My role is a mix of both clinical and quality improvement initiatives’ — a day in the life of a primary care network pharmacist

After seven years in community pharmacy, Hitesh Tara took the leap and switched to general practice.…

‘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.…

‘We are at the forefront of COVID-19 research’ — a day in the life of a clinical trials pharmacist

With COVID-19 becoming the number one priority for researchers around the globe, Parham Hashemi describes his role in overseeing the new trials being launched during the 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.…