Factors influencing effective communication when prescribing Understanding the factors that impact communication is critical for the delivery of person-centred prescribing. This article explores how to identify these factors and develop an optimised communication strategy for each patient.…
Pharmacy teams could visit community and faith groups to cut health inequalities, says Royal Pharmaceutical Society A position paper published by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society suggests how organisations can work together to address health inequalities.…
Lloyds creates guide for pharmacists on diabetes support during Ramadan LloydsPharmacy has issued all its UK pharmacy teams with a guide to diabetes and fasting, to help pharmacists better support patients with diabetes who choose to fast during Ramadan, which begins on 16 May 2018.…
Medicines advice for patients observing a halal diet Nadia Bukhari summarises halal, haram, mushbooh and tayyib, and the factors healthcare professionals should consider when caring for Muslim patients who follow a halal diet.…
GPhC agrees wording for revised standard on religious beliefs The pharmacy regulator is pushing ahead with its controversial proposal to amend professional standards which means pharmacists cannot put their own religious or other beliefs ahead of providing patient-centred care.…
GPhC consultation on religious beliefs generates record number of responses Proposals that would prevent a pharmacist from referring a patient elsewhere on the grounds that their personal religious beliefs prevented them from providing the necessary care have triggered a record number of responses, the General Pharmaceutical Council says.…
Call for RPS members to comment on GPhC religion, personal beliefs and values consultation The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is seeking the views of RPS members on the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) consultation on religion, personal beliefs and values in pharmacy.…
Christian and Muslim groups raise concerns over change to pharmacists’ ‘conscience’ clause Religious groups representing healthcare professionals have raised concerns over a proposed change to professional standards that requires pharmacists to ensure their beliefs do not compromise patient-centred care.…
How pharmacists can support and advise patients during Ramadan Pharmacists have an essential role in advising and counselling patients who are observing Ramadan. By understanding the possible compliance and adherence issues, pharmacists can support Muslim patients during this time.…
