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(N.B.The photograph is a section of the Pharmacy, newly established
by the Tiwi Health Board, in the Northern Territory)
ROUNDUP:
Pharmacy
out in the Cold Again
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A recent rural diabetes workshop went ahead without pharmacy represented.
Not an isolated case, but par for the course when it comes to recognising the importance of "pharmacy" in the eyes of other health professionals.The workshop told clients of the way they could test themselves to monitor progress, and the vital indicators that may represent a deteriorating condition.
But not a word about medicines and compliance.
It makes you wonder what pharmacists should be doing to exert themselves more forcefully into the "front line".
This column will welcome any suggestions as to how pharmacists could be seen as being important when it comes to patient education.
Patient education is important, but it seems there are plenty of helpers when it comes to this apparently glamorous function.
Graduates from Pharmacy Schools at the Universities today are receiving a stack of information, but will they need to use it?
We need to do something to be sure there is a place for us in future primary care teams.
Any ideas?
From a frustrated graduate:
The Editor will print any offerings made to exchange information and ideas relating to pharmacy practice in remote areas.
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