The current pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 came un-expectantly and required unprecedented ability to adapt and quickly put in place the most appropriate response measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 disease, while minimising disruption to society’s essential activities. Some sectors were more capable of adapting and reacting than others. Higher education was one of the sectors where the academic capacity (FIP Devel...
Introduction: Obtaining the best possible medication history is the crucial step in medication reconciliation. Our aim was to evaluate the potential contributions of the main data sources available – patient/caregiver, hospital medical records, and shared electronic health records – to obtain an accurate ‘best possible medication history’. Material and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conduct...
Introduction: Obtaining the best possible medication history is the crucial step in medication reconciliation. Our aim was to evaluate the potential contributions of the main data sources available – patient/caregiver, hospital medical records, and shared electronic health records – to obtain an accurate ‘best possible medication history’. Material and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conduct...
Introduction: Obtaining the best possible medication history is the crucial step in medication reconciliation. Our aim was to evaluate the potential contributions of the main data sources available – patient/caregiver, hospital medical records, and shared electronic health records – to obtain an accurate ‘best possible medication history’.Material and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducte...
Background: Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe (PCNE) proposed a definition and classification system (type 1, 2a, 2b, 3) for medication review in 2016. However, to date, a description of the implementation and remuneration of such procedures across Europe is lacking. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the medication review procedures and the level of implementation and remuneration in community p...
Background: Pharmacist-led cognitive services (PLCS) are increasingly necessary in primary care as a response to patient-centered care. However, the implementation rate and remuneration models of PLCS are either absent or superficially described in the literature. Objective: The aim of this study is to review the implementation of PLCS in primary care across Europe and explore the associated third-party paid re...
This commentary focuses on a description of solidarity initiatives developed by pharmacists in different practice areas. These are varied initiatives which contribute to improve the life of human beings in a wide range of formats with one common vector, the pharmacist's involvement. Each of the initiatives described is related to the sustainable development goal it contributes to, whilst also referring to its l...