Hospice News August 21, 2024
Integrating pharmacists who specialize in palliative care can improve the quality of cancer care, research has found.
Palliative pharmacists bring an additional layer of knowledge and training to bear for seriously ill patients, according to an analysis published in Pharmacy Times. A number of research papers and stakeholders have advocated for the inclusion of these pharmacists in the interdisciplinary care team, including the fourth edition of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care, published in 2018.
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) in 2002 recognized the importance of pharmacists in palliative care teams.
“Pharmacists have a pivotal role in the provision of hospice and palliative care and are integral members of all interdisciplinary hospice teams,” the organization indicated.
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