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What is the primary role of clinical pharmacists?
What is the primary role of clinical pharmacists?
Where do clinical pharmacists practice?
Where do clinical pharmacists practice?
How are clinical pharmacists granted patient care privileges?
How are clinical pharmacists granted patient care privileges?
What is the main focus of clinical pharmacy?
What is the main focus of clinical pharmacy?
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What environments are clinical pharmacists educated and trained in?
What environments are clinical pharmacists educated and trained in?
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Study Notes
Clinical Pharmacists' Role and Practice
- Primary role of clinical pharmacists is to provide patient-centered care, optimizing medication therapy and improving health outcomes.
- Clinical pharmacists practice in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health centers.
Patient Care Privileges
- Clinical pharmacists are granted patient care privileges through collaborative practice agreements (CPAs) with physicians, which outline the scope of their practice.
Focus of Clinical Pharmacy
- The main focus of clinical pharmacy is on the therapeutic management of drug therapy, encompassing medication selection, dosing, and monitoring.
Education and Training
- Clinical pharmacists are educated and trained in a variety of environments, including academic institutions, residency programs, and fellowship programs.
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Description
Test your knowledge of clinical pharmacy development, principles, and practice with this quiz based on Module 1 of the course. Learn about the role of clinical pharmacists in ensuring the best possible health outcomes for patients.
