As we get ready for our final week of class, I cannot help but be a little sad that it will end. Last week, we talked about the challenges of caring for the socially complicated patient. We discussed the barriers at length and Dr. A. reminded us to think about all the ways that we CAN help underserved patients with complicated social situations navigate the hospital and the following transitions of care. The students were able to draw upon their experiences consider both the challenges and the many resources we have available as pharmacists. It is so wonderful to see the students integrate what they are learning with how they can impact patients in the "real" world. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be involved in this course and to watch our students grow on a weekly basis!
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AuthorDr. Etheridge is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Manchester University College of Pharmacy. She is the director of the laboratory curriculum and lives in Fort Wayne. Archives
September 2016
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