Collaboration between doctors and pharmacists in the community

Debbie Rigby
2010 Australian Prescriber  
The role of pharmacists is expanding in primary care. There is evidence that greater collaboration between general practitioners and pharmacists can improve patient care. Medication reviews are an example of how pharmacists can assist general practitioners. Joint training and co-location of practices should encourage increased collaboration between the professions.
doi:10.18773/austprescr.2010.088 fatcat:kmtxf3c7sfhdtikb2egcd5bkyi