Abstract
Pharmacist-Patient Relationship: Commitment to Care
Highlights
Medical professionals have traditionally abided by a set of ethical tenets including autonomy, justice, beneficence and non-maleficence
Pharmacists have an obligation to do what is in the best interest of their patients, to treat patients justly or fairly, and to respect a patient’s decision to know and do what is best for them
Patients with multiple diseases who are at potential risk of drug–drug interactions often place their entire trust in clinical pharmacists
Summary
The professionals have the opportunity to contribute directly to patient care in order to reduce morbimortality related to medication use, promoting health and preventing diseases. This has raised questions about the role of many community pharmacists who traditionally have not had access to important data needed for the first step of the patient care process that defines a valid patient-practitioner relationship. Community pharmacies are accessible and convenient primary care venues with long opening hours and non-appointment-based services.
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