Foundation in Pharmacy Practice

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• Nom: Foundation in Pharmacy Practice
• Marque: Pharmpress
• Description: Whalley, Ben J; Fletcher, Kate; Weston, Sam; Howard, Rachel; Rawlinson, ClareFirst editionScheduled closure of pharmpress.comBen J Whalley - Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy, Reading School of Pharmacy, Kate E Fletcher - Teacher Practitioner, School of Pharmacy, Sam E Weston - Teacher Practitioner, Reading School of Pharmacy, Rachel L Howard - Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Reading School of Pharmacy and Clare F Rawlinson - Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Reading School of PharmacyISBN 978 0 85369 747 3Published Jun 2008Paperback 246 x 189mm (224pp)DESCRIPTION: Foundation in Pharmacy Practice is an essential introductory text for first year students. Providing an overview of the principal pharmacy practice topics in a practical and succinct manner, it serves as a starting point for further study. Major areas covered include: - an introduction to medicines management - essential communication skills - prescription types, legal requirements, interpretation and understanding - packaging and labelling of medicines - compliance, adherence and concordance - sale and supply of medicines. Foundation in Pharmacy Practice is an essential teaching and learning resource for pharmacy students and their teachers. Facilitated by regular signposting and referencing to specific texts, it includes a useful and easily navigated glossary of reference terms.CONTENTS: Section 1 Pharmacy and the Pharmacist 1. What Is Pharmacy Practice 2. Structure and Function of the NHS 3. An Overview of Community Pharmacy 4. An Overview of Hospital Pharmacy 5. An Overview of Industrial Sector Pharmacy Section 2 Professional Aspects of Pharmacy 6. An Introduction to Medicines Management 7. An Introduction to Law, Ethics, Confidentiality and Duty of Care 8. An Overview of the Structure and Function of the RPSGB 9. Essential Communication Skills for Pharmacists Section 3 Dispensing 10. Dispensing 1: Prescription Types and Legal Requirements 11. Dispensing 2: Prescription Interpretation and Understanding 12. Labelling and Packaging of Medicines 1: Dispensed Medicines 13. Labelling and Packaging of Medicines 2: Manufacturers Labelling 14. Extemporaneous Dispensing, a Beginner's Guide 15. Principles of Compliance, Adherence and Concordance 16. Sale and Supply of Medicines: Risk and Advice Provision Appendix 1. Major Routes of Drug Administration Glossary of Common Parmacy Practice Terms REVIEWS: 08-Sep-08, Doody Enterprises, Inc. 'This book is detailed enough to provide readers with a strong background in pharmacy practice and to serve as a useful reference for seasoned professionals. It is comprehensive guide to practice.' Richard P Berardi, RPh, BSc, MHA (Temple University Hospital) Doody Enterprises Sept 2008

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• Couleur/Forme: 246 x 189mm