Goals To familiarize the Pharm. D. student with the skills and knowledge necessary for a clinical pharmacy practice in the ambulatory care setting. To provide the appropriate information and resources to the student to enhance learning and pharmacotherapeutic problem-solving in the continuum of patient care. To become aware of the impact that acute and chronic diseases have on patients and how the therapy of these diseases affects the patients' quality of life. To provide experience in direct patient care, working within a multidisciplinary primary care team, and to develop an appreciation for the role of the pharmacist in providing patient care as a team member.
Objectives Take and document an accurate patient medication history.
Review patient medication history and medical record for relevant data and develop a pharmaceutical care plan for the patient, including recommendations for the patient and provider and appropriate follow-up measures. Identify and initiate appropriate drug therapy and disease state monitoring parameters. Document all interviews, interventions and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record. Discuss treatment of common conditions seen in the ambulatory care setting and, specifically, geriatric patients. Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other health care providers.