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PATIENT OUTCOMES THROUGH INTERPROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: A FOCUS ON PHARMACIST-NURSE COLLABORATION

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Suleiman Sahl Hadi Harb, Amjad Shari Mohammed Albeshei, Samira Abdullah Hussin Aledrisi, Suaad Abdullah Albaqal, Alkhaibari, Amirah Salem H, Abdulmajeed Jubran Dhafer Alqahtani, Abdulrazaq Mohammed Alenazi, Nasir Eabdialeaziz Aihmad Alkhamis, Hussin Abdollah Rashid Al Dosari, Nawal Nassar Alnassar, Hanan Ali Essa Al Magadi
» doi: 10.53555/ecb/2022.11.8.99

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This in-depth conversation explores the dynamics of collaboration between pharmacists and nurses, with a special emphasis on pharmaceutical care (PhC). The investigation commences by clarifying the notion of PhC, emphasizing its professional, patient-focused, and inter-professional aspects. The story takes place in the framework of the Polish healthcare system and highlights the critical role that pharmacists play—a position that was further highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But obstacles that have been found—from doubt to organizational difficulties—showroom deficiencies in the cooperative decision-making process between pharmacists and nurses, calling for a paradigm change. Extending the reach internationally, the discussion is consistent with the World Health Organization's recognition of nursing's comprehensive care, both independent and cooperative. Research demonstrates how collaborative efforts, such interprofessional medication reviews, can improve patient outcomes, lower errors, and raise the standard of care overall. Aspects of education highlight the deficiencies in nursing programs and stress the significance of identifying and maximizing nurses' contributions to pharmaceutical care in order to enhance patient safety and healthcare quality. The discussion ends by emphasizing how important it is to break down barriers via innovative professional viewpoints, educational changes, and legislative modifications. This synthesis highlights the need to identify, develop, and maximize the potential for collaboration between pharmacists and nurses in order to provide a robust, patient-centered healthcare system. A comprehensive grasp of the complexities and opportunities in the cooperative field of nursing and pharmaceutical care is offered by the multifaceted study.

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