Pharmacists are involved in the production of self administration procedures which ensure the safety of all patients. The pharmacist is involved in the selection, monitoring and counselling of patients who are self administering. The pharmacy will provide medication in the most appropriate form for self administering patients. Pharmacists will provide medication record cards and other documentation to support self administering patients. A policy for self administration is available.
Patients are able to self administer when appropriate.
The safety of all patients is assured. Records kept of any discrepancies in process. Preparation of drug histories for use in case conferences or when requested. Individual or collaborative research designed to improve treatments or practices. Provision of training on drug related issues for pharmacy staff and other health care professionals.