Pharmacists deal with medicines all the time. They help to select them, also in the management of self-limiting illness, and dispense them on physician’s prescription. How can the pharmacist more fully contribute to patient care? Apart from very local or national attempts in different countries to extend clinical pharmacy, not many integral co-ordinate efforts have been made by pharmacy to contribute to the patient’s well-being apart from through the dispensing process. The world-wide acceptance of pharmaceutical care as the mission of the pharmacy profession is shaping pharmaceutical education and practice. As a result, pharmaceutical care is adopted as the focus of good pharmacy education. Obstacles that differ in practice settings and places …show more content…
Although I enjoyed the experience, it was at times extremely heart-breaking as I was able to get close to many of the terminally ill patients, helping and caring for them where I could either by assisting them with their medications or just talking and empathizing with them to build up their spirits. It is also at this point in my career that I realized the ineffectiveness of medical professionals practicing solely and …show more content…
Moreover, university ranking, lecturers and professors at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy, listening to testimonials from past students and residency opportunities are the reasons this PharmD program is the one for me, as they speak to the integrity and scope of the university. Being ACPE accredited is another major reason for choosing this university as I plan to expand my horizons by joining a residency program and gaining experience post-graduation so I can positively change the role of the pharmacist in my country from the mere “pill counter” into a more comprehensive, collaborative role, and ultimately change the way patients and health professionals view and treat pharmacists in my country. However, in maintaining the part-time job as a pharmacy technician since internship has begun, I have gotten a great insight into the world of work. I appreciate the sense of responsibility and accountability that’s granted to me, and I believe the attitude I have gained due to this will help me as a pharmacist to take greater strides in ensuring my work is carried out with the highest