Pharmaceutical Care-Current Status and Barriers in India

Authors

  • Lata Khani Bisht Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, T John College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, India
  • Vineeth Chandy Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, T John College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, India

Keywords:

Pharmaceutical care, patient assessment, psychological, communication

Abstract

Pharmaceutical care (PC) is a structured process to improve the patient quality of life. It aims at identifying, resolving, and preventing drug related problems. This study was undertaken to identify knowledge and skill in the area of patient assessment, clinical information, communication, learning principles and psychological aspects among Pharmacy practice professionals. It also aims to identify barriers towards PC.

Author Biography

  • Lata Khani Bisht, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, T John College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, India

    ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,

    PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT,

    T JOHN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY,

    BANGALORE

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2022-08-29

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2022)

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