‘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.…
Case-based learning: management of polycystic ovary syndrome As the most common incurable hormonal condition affecting women of reproductive age, polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to infertility, anxiety and cardiovascular disease if it is not managed appropriately.…
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.…
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.…
