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Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 1(3), pp. 79 - 85
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2013.010306
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Expanding the Pharmacist鈥檚 Role in Public Health
Elizabeth Lai, Le Trac, Annesha Lovett*
College of Pharmacy, Mercer University, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA
ABSTRACT
Today pharmacists are using their clinical skills to serve the community through vaccinations, emergency preparedness and response, drug education, health screenings, medication therapy management (MTM), and counseling services. This article provides a summary of why the pharmacist鈥檚 role should be expanded in the public health arena. It is essential to realize the capability of pharmacists and further expand their role in the public health arena in order to improve the quality of care and control costs of the nation. Pharmacists are more accessible to patients than any other healthcare professional and are well-trained to further advance the mission of public health: to promote health, wellness and prevention.
KEYWORDS
Health Services, Patient Care, Pharmacist, Public Health, Multidisciplinary, Collaboration, Education
Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Elizabeth Lai , Le Trac , Annesha Lovett , "Expanding the Pharmacist鈥檚 Role in Public Health," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 79 - 85, 2013. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2013.010306.
(b). APA Format:
Elizabeth Lai , Le Trac , Annesha Lovett (2013). Expanding the Pharmacist鈥檚 Role in Public Health. Universal Journal of Public Health, 1(3), 79 - 85. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2013.010306.