Medical practice, critical care

Pharmacy is an essential part of the health care delivery system and pharmacists are critical in helping their patients achieve optimal outcomes from their medication therapy. Patients view the pharmacist as a highly credible and trusted source of health care advice. Communication with patients or caregivers and with other health care professionals is fundamental to the pharmacist s role as a drug therapy expert. Several sections within this text covering abbreviations, definitions, terminology, etc. should be useful in your college coursework and in future communication needs critical to your practice. 

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