Pharmacy: What It Is and How It Works

 

Description:

Now fully updated for its fourth edition, Pharmacy: What It Is and How It Works continues to provide a comprehensive review of all aspects of pharmacy, from the various roles, pathways and settings of pharmacists to information about how pharmacy works within the broader health care system. Beginning with a brief historical perspective on the field, the book discusses the many facets of the pharmacy profession. It describes the role of pharmacists in different settings and provides information ranging from licensing requirements to working conditions, highlighting the critical role of pharmacists within the health care system. The author examines the drug use process with sections on distribution, prescribing, dispensing, and pricing. He also discusses the role of pharmacy support personnel. A chapter on informatics explores how pharmacy has evolved through information technology and automation. Additional chapters cover poison control, pharmaceutical care, pharmacy organizations, the drug approval process, and career development. Designed for classroom and professional use, the book contains numerous tools to facilitate comprehension, including: Learning objectives to help readers focus on the goals of each　chapter Informative tables and figures summarizing data Summary paragraphs tying in salient points Discussion questions and exercises to test assimilation "Challenges" which place the material in broader context Websites and references to encourage further study This valuable text provides a look into the profession that is both broad and deep, supplying a one-stop introduction to a promising career in pharmacy.

 

 

Table of Contents:

 

Chapter 1 What Is Pharmacy?

Introduction

Learning Objectives

Pharmacy

What Is a Profession?

A Brief History of Pharmacy

What Is the Purpose of Pharmacy?

What Controls Pharmacy?

What Shapes Pharmacy?

The Value of Pharmacy

Pharmacy’s Pursuit of Provider Status

The Future of Pharmacy

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 2 The Pharmacist

Introduction

Learning Objectives

Who Are Pharmacists?

Education and Training

Characteristics of Pharmacists

What Pharmacists Do

Value Adder

Titles and Career Paths

Expectations of Pharmacists

Supply and Demand for Pharmacists

The Rewards of Being a Pharmacist

Lifelong Learning and Career Planning

Job Outlook

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 3 Pharmacists and the Healthcare System

Introduction

Learning Objectives

Disease Burden

Overview of the Healthcare System in the United States

The Affordable Healthcare Act

The Delivery of Care

The Patient-Centered Medical Home

The Place of Drugs in the Healthcare System

The Role of Pharmacists in the U.s. Healthcare System

Accountable Care Organizations and the Medical Home

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 4 The Drug Use Process

Introduction

Learning Objectives

What Is the Drug Use Process?

Part I—Drug Products and Distribution

Part II—Medication Use

Part III—Patients

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 5 Pharmacy Supportive Personnel

Introduction

Learning Objectives

The Pharmacy Technician

Employment

Why Pharmacy Technicians Are Important

What Pharmacy Technicians Do

What Pharmacy Technicians Need to Know

How Pharmacy Supportive Personnel Are Trained

Technician Certification and Competency

Pharmacy Technician Organizations

Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians

Being a Professional Pharmacy Technician

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

Additional Pharmacy Technician Texts and Resources

References

Chapter 6 Pharmacy Informatics and Automation

Learning Objectives

Information Technology, Automation, and Informatics

Improved Safety

Improved Patient Care

Improved Efficiency

Improved Documentation of Care

Pharmacy Informatics in the Drug Use Process

Automation

The Market for Pharmacy Automation

Automating the Pharmacy

Freeing Pharmacists for Pharmaceutical Care

The Future

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

Blog Sites of Interest

References

Chapter 7 Pharmaceutical Care

Introduction

Learning Objectives

Theory of Practice

A Brief History of Pharmacy Practice in the United States

From Clinical Pharmacy to Pharmaceutical Care

What Is Pharmaceutical Care?

Pharmaceutical Care versus Clinical Pharmacy

Learning about Pharmaceutical Care

Providing Pharmaceutical Care

Is Achieving Provider Status the Answer to Payment?

Why Perform Pharmaceutical Care?

Pharmaceutical Care Works

When Will All Pharmacists Practice Pharmaceutical Care?

Health Care Reform

Implementing Pharmaceutical Care

Documenting Pharmaceutical Care

Progress in Establishing Pharmaceutical Care

Moving to Shared Care

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 8 Ambulatory (Community) Pharmacy

Introduction

Learning Objectives

Types of Community Pharmacies

The Rise of Specialty Pharmacies

Patient Service and Satisfaction

Pharmaceutical Care

Dispensing Procedures to Safely Dispense and Advance Pharmaceutical Care

Medication Delivery and Patient Counseling

Whose Job Is It?

Avoiding Errors in the Dispensing Process

Community Pharmacy Services

Community Pharmacist Satisfaction

Positions for Pharmacists in Community Pharmacy

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 9 Health System Pharmacy

Introduction

Learning Objectives

Health Systems

Hospitals

Patients

Healthcare Team

Pharmacy Department

What Are the Clinical Goals?

Practice Models

Education and Training

Pharmacy Staff

Accreditation

Improving Practice

Job Satisfaction

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 10 Managed Care Pharmacy

Introduction

Learning Objectives

U.S. Healthcare Spending

What Is Managed Care?

How Managed Care Works

How Do Providers Get Paid by Managed Care?

Types of Managed Care Organizations

The Role of Standards

Managed Care Organization Accreditation

Managed Care Pharmacy

Concepts in Managed Care Pharmacy

Delivering Managed Care Pharmacy Services

Careers in Managed Care Pharmacy

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 11 Home Health and Hospice Care Pharmacy

Introduction

Learning Objectives

Background

Statistics

Home Care Agencies

Providing Home Care

Home Healthcare Pharmacy Services

The Pharmacist’s Role in Home Healthcare

The Pharmacist’s Role in Hospice Care

Helping with Transitions in Care

Career Opportunities

Rewards and Satisfaction

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 12 Long-Term Care Pharmacy

Introduction

Learning Objectives

The Aging Population

Long-Term Care Facilities

Consultant Pharmacy Practice

Growth in Long-Term Care

Growth in Consultant Pharmacy Practice

Certification

Rewards and Satisfaction

Future of Consultant Pharmacy Practice

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 13 Government Pharmacy

Introduction

Learning Objectives

U.S. Public Health Service

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Department of Defense

Department of VA

Federal Hospitals

Drug Enforcement Administration

Working for State Government

Rewards and Satisfaction

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 14 Drug Information and Poison Control

Introduction

Learning Objectives

Drug Information

Poison Information

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 15 Pharmacy Academia

Introduction

Learning Objectives

A Brief History

Schools and Colleges of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Students

Supply of Pharmacists

Pharmacy Faculty

Faculty Evaluation

Job Satisfaction

Preparation for an Academic Career

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 16 Pharmacy Organizations

Introduction

Learning Objectives

A Brief History

The Role of Pharmacy Organizations

The Importance of Membership

Pharmacy Organizations

Should Pharmacy Organizations Change?

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 17 How Drugs Are Discovered, Tested, and Approved

Introduction

Learning Objectives

A Brief History of Drug Discovery and Development

How New Drugs Are Discovered

Drug Discovery

New Methods of Drug Design

The Drug Researcher

Drug Testing

Who Oversees Research on Investigational Drugs?

Drug Standards

How Drugs Are Approved for Use

Time and Cost of Drug Development

Drug Manufacturing

Generic Drugs

Biosimilars

Drug Efficacy Study Implementation Drugs

Homeopathic Drugs

Nonprescription Drugs

Postmarketing Surveillance of New Drugs

Current Issues in Drug Development

Future of Drug Discovery

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 18 The Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry

Introduction

Learning Objectives

Pharmaceutical Companies

Pharmacists in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Satisfaction and Career Advancement

Case Studies

Criticisms of the Industry

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 19 Other Opportunities for Pharmacists

Introduction

Learning Objectives

Alternative Medicine

Association Management

Entrepreneurship and Consulting

Compounding Pharmacy

Forensic Pharmacy

Informatics

Medical Education and Communications

Mail-Order Pharmacy

Nuclear Pharmacy

Pharmacy Benefit Management

Pharmacy Law

Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research

Pharmacoepidemiology

Pharmacy Management/Leadership

Pharmacogenomics

Research

Veterinary Pharmacy

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Chapter 20 Career Development

Introduction

Learning Objectives

Career

Career Planning

Finding Your Job as a Pharmacist

The Letter of Application

The Interview

Got an Offer?

Changing Jobs

Changing Careers

For More Information

Summary

Discussion Questions and Exercises

Challenges

Websites of Interest

References

Index

 

An aparitie	12 Feb. 2018
Autor	William N. Kelly
Dimensiuni	17.4 x 2.41 x 24.61 cm
Editura	CRC Press
Format	Paperback
ISBN	9781138038356
Limba	Engleza
Nr pag	420