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The Silent War in Inpatient

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However, a significant number of dedicated pharmacists work diligently in inpatient settings, ensuring accurate medication dispensing to hospitalized patients. Having transitioned from outpatient to inpatient pharmacy, I personally prefer the latter due to its reduced patient-related stress. mcg/kg/hour?

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Clinical Pharmacy

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Any special dosing of drugs may also be supported with reasons written on drug charts so that pharmacists at inpatient can take note. Patient counselling Assess and counsel patients on device techniques such as insulin or inhalers. May suggest patients to purchase Aerochamber if needed.

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Medication Counselling

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One of the fundamental components will be patient education and counselling. In United States, concerns regarding improper medication use led to mandates requiring pharmacists to provide patient counselling and education (e.g. Summarize information at the end of counselling session, emphasizing important key points.