Student pharmacists' role in enhancing ambulatory care pharmacy practice
Lauren G. Pamulapati1★, Danielle Hess2★ Corresponding author
- 1Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States.
- 2Department of Pharmacy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States.
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Lauren G. Pamulapati
Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States.
Volume 18, Issue 3 · pp. 2150 · PUBLISHED 7 September 2020 · DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2020.3.2150
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With a primary care physician shortage, utilization of pharmacists in the ambulatory care setting has proven to have positive economic and clinical outcomes for the practice and for patients. To extend the reach of the pharmacists, students may assist with patient care activities, such as medication reconciliation, point-of-care testing, and counseling. Evidence has shown that students benefit in building confidence, as well as improved perceptions of interprofessional care, while positive patient outcomes are maintained. There are many methods for schools to integrate these experiences early into their curriculum, as well as for students to explore opportunities on their own.
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Pamulapati, L. G., & Hess, D. (2020). Student pharmacists' role in enhancing ambulatory care pharmacy practice. Pharmacy Practice, 18(3), 2150. https://doi.org/10.18549/PharmPract.2020.3.2150