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Clinical Pharmacy Education, Practice and Research

Clinical Pharmacy, Drug Information, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoeconomics and Clinical Research

  • 1st Edition - November 23, 2018
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Dixon Thomas
  • Language: English

Clinical Pharmacy Education, Practice and Research offers readers a solid foundation in clinical pharmacy and related sciences through contributions by 83 leading experts in the fi… Read more

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Description

Clinical Pharmacy Education, Practice and Research offers readers a solid foundation in clinical pharmacy and related sciences through contributions by 83 leading experts in the field from 25 countries. This book stresses educational approaches that empower pharmacists with patient care and research competencies. The learning objectives and writing style of the book focus on clarifying the concepts comprehensively for a pharmacist, from regular patient counseling to pharmacogenomics practice. It covers all interesting topics a pharmacist should know. This book serves as a basis to standardize and coordinate learning to practice, explaining basics and using self-learning strategies through online resources or other advanced texts. With an educational approach, it guides pharmacy students and pharmacists to learn quickly and apply. Clinical Pharmacy Education, Practice and Research provides an essential foundation for pharmacy students and pharmacists globally.

Key features

  • Covers the core information needed for pharmacy practice courses
  • Includes multiple case studies and practical situations with 70% focused on practical clinical pharmacology knowledge
  • Designed for educational settings, but also useful as a refresher for advanced students and researchers

Readership

Researchers, instructors, graduate and advanced graduate students in Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, Drug Information, Pharmacoeconomics

Table of contents

1. Introduction to Clinical Practice, Research, and Pharmacy Education

Section 1 General Clinical Pharmacy

2. Evolution of Pharmacy Profession and Public Health

3. Clinical and Social Perspectives on Pharmacy Services

4. Pharmacy Management

5. Rational Drug Use, Formulary Management, Pharmaceutical Care/ Medication Therapy Management/Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process

6. Communication Skills and Patient History Interview

7. Interpretation of Laboratory Data and General Physical Examination by Pharmacists

8. Dispensing Process, Medication Reconciliation, Patient Counseling, and Medication Adherence

Section 2 Drug Information

9. Drug information services and sources of information

10. Medical Literature Evaluation and Biostatistics

11. Evidence-Based Practice: Use in Answering Queries and Developing Systematic Reviews

12. Clinical Guidelines for Decision-Making

13. Drug Information Training for Pharmacists

Section 3 Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance

14. Essentials of Pharmacoepidemiology

15. Pharmacovigilance Systems

16. Adverse Drug Events, Medication Errors, and Drug Interactions

Section 4 Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research

17. Market Access, Pharmaceutical Pricing, and Health-Care Costs

18. Pharmacoeconomic Analyses and Modeling

19. Interpreting Pharmacoeconomic Findings

20. Outcomes research

21. Health Technology Assessment – Policy Objectives and Principles of System Design

22. NICE Guidance and Health Technology Assessment

Section 5 Clinical Research

23. Clinical Trials

24. Ethics in Clinical Research

25. Stakeholders, Resources, and Documents in Clinical Research

Section 6 Pharmacy Education

26. Quality Assurance in Pharmacy Education

27. Adult Learning Theories in Pharmacy Education

28. What to Expect From a Pharmacist Preceptor

Section 7 Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacogenomics/Nutrition

29. Clinical Pharmacokinetics

30. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

31. Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine

32. TPN Primer for the Pharmacist: Approach to Nutrition Therapy

Section 8 Conclusion

33. Advanced Pharmacy Practitioner

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 29, 2018
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Dixon Thomas

Dr. Dixon Thomas is an Associate Professor at Gulf Medical University (GMU) and Pharmacist at Thumbay Hospital, Ajman, UAE. He had completed his Diploma, Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral Degrees from India in Pharmacy, Psychology, and Education. The latest of his qualification is from Gulf Medical University, Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education. Dr. Thomas chairs the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Quality Assurance & Program Evaluation Committee, and the Program Director of Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy at College of Pharmacy, GMU. Also, Dr. Thomas contributes to pharmacy profession through different projects by leading pharmacy organizations, invited lectures, and publishing. Dr. Thomas had editing responsibilities to publications by ISPOR Asia Consortium and Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA). He contributed to international projects by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR).
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE

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