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I was very pleased to be joined by Paul Forsyth and Barry Maguire to discuss the application of the collaborative care model in pharmacy.Paul, Barry and I explore how the collaborative care model may be applied to the pharmacy profession. Alienation, detachment general demoralisation and isolation are all consequences of pharmacists not feeling truly empowered to work autonomously in their role. Key questions discussed
What is the value of collaboration in the workplace? How can the profession of pharmacy promote collaboration and autonomy among its members to improve job satisfaction and patient care? How can the profession of pharmacy address the issue of alienation and anxiety among its members? What is the impact of the changing roles in pharmacy on job satisfaction and professional identity? Why is debate and discussion about values and identity important?Read the full paper below
The Collaborative Care Model: Realizing healthcare values and increasing responsiveness in the pharmacy workforce
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Georgia C. Richards DPhil (Oxon), BSc (Hons I) is a research fellow at the University of Oxford. We sat down to discuss fundamentally why healthcare, and specifically pharmacy, appears to be consistently poor at reporting, sharing and learning from significant and fatal incidents involving patients.
EBM Special Study Theme (SST) Lead for the undergraduate medical school, CEBM Research Fellow, ODI Associate Editor, BMJ EBM Fellow, RROxGeorgia coordinates and teaches Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) and systematic review modules for the undergraduate Medical School. She has a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil/PhD) in Epidemiology from the University of Oxford (2021) and expertise in quantitative observational research, open data, open science and evidence synthesis. Georgia's list of publications is here.
Georgia founded and leads the Preventable Deaths Tracker. She is an Open Data Institute (ODI) Research Fellow, an Associate Editor of BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, a Fellow of Reproducible Research Oxford (RROx), a Centre for Open Science (COS) Ambassador, a member of the Catalogue of Bias Collaboration, on the Steering Group for the Declaration to Improve Health Research, and a founding member of the Transparent & Open Research Collaboration in Health (TORCH).
Georgia welcomes supervision queries from undergraduate and graduate students on taught and research programmes who are interested in pursuing research in the following areas:
patient safety, preventable deaths, and harms in healthcare pharmaco-epidemiology and pharmaco-device-vigilance open science, open data, and meta-researchGeorgia also welcomes contributions to the Preventable Deaths Tracker and Oxford Catalogue of Opioids.
Here are some links I mentioned in the podcast.
https://preventabledeathstracker.net/ Substack newsletter: https://preventabledeaths.substack.com/ Opioid deaths: https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdad147 Medicine deaths: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40264-023-01274-8 Responses using FOIâs https://doi.org/10.1007/s40264-017-0588-0 SR of medicine-related PFDs: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40290-023-00486-8 Impact of covid on medicine-related deaths: https://www.bps.ac.uk/publishing/pharmacology-matters/august-2022/pandemics,-pharmacology,-and-preventable-deaths Deaths during covid: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjebm-2021-111834 The BJGP podcast on the private prescribing of opioids I mentioned came out last week which may be of interest: https://www.bjgplife.com/143
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We were delighted to welcome Yasmin Karsan to the podcast to chat all things artificial intelligence.
Episode Synopsis
Johnathan and Yasmin discuss the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning on pharmacy practice. They acknowledged the difficulty in fully understanding this technology and its potential impact on the industry, including the existential questions it raises. Despite this, they express excitement for the possibilities that AI and machine learning can bring to pharmacy practice. They also discuss the challenges faced by community pharmacy in the wider NHS system and the need for better communication, stakeholder engagement, and technology.
Yasmin shares her entrepreneurial journey, including her experience in an accelerator program that helped her find a co-founder and develop an idea for a private prescribing tool to support pharmacies. She also discusses her current focus on developing a pharmacogenomics business using AI to target patients in a precise way. Karsan acknowledges the challenges of innovating in healthcare, including the resistance to change in the industry and the paternalistic mindset that can still exist. She also highlights the importance of networking and learning from experts in different fields when building a business.
Yasmin and Johnathan explore the potential benefits and challenges of incorporating AI in healthcare. They discuss the concerns around data privacy and bias, and the importance of recognizing and mitigating biases in AI. They also touch on the need for clinicians to oversee AI in healthcare to ensure that biased information or decisions are not being made.
They also discuss the potential risks and red flags of AI and technology, including the issue of bias and the lack of control over personal data and privacy. Overall, they emphasize the need for awareness and vigilance in the face of unknown unknowns.
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We were delighted to be joined by Janice Perkins to chat about the current state of UK pharmacy.
Janice has over 30 years of leadership experience in community pharmacy. Sheâs the former Superintendent Pharmacist of Well Pharmacy, responsible for patient safety & well-being, regulatory & professional standards and delivery of the NHS contractual framework and services.
A key part of the role was ensuring colleagues were clear about their developing role within community pharmacy and using every opportunity to instill pride, passion and professionalism throughout the business.
A Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Janice is Chair of the Community Pharmacy Patient Expert Advisory Group, a Visiting Professor in Community Pharmacy at Keele University and until recently was the Chair of the Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group.
Janice is a former board member of the Company Chemistsâ Association and the PSNC Committee member.
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Leadership in Scottish Community pharmacy circles has been alive and kicking for some years now. The policy document 'The Right Medicine' published back in February 2002 was a seminal moment for Scottish community pharmacy and paved the way for the way pharmaceutical care has evolved north of the border. In the heady days just after Scottish devolution Chief Pharmaceutical Officier Bill Scott pushed through this plan to allow pharmacists and their teams in Scotland to allow patients in Scotland to realise the benefits of pharmaceutical care.
"The Right Medicine: a strategy for pharmaceutical care in Scotland" was published on 4 February. It aims to help people to get the maximum benefit from their medicines. It outlines the way in which pharmacists and the Scottish Executive will work with stakeholders to improve public health; provide better access to care; deliver better quality services for people; and develop the pharmaceutical profession."
So it seems appropriate that just over two decades on years on we chat with the boss of one of the community pharmacy chains that grew out of this period of Scottish political and community pharmacy history.
This interview is with Richard Stephenson. Richard has been Chief Operating Officer at Right Medicine Pharmacy for approximately 13 years. He is also Managing Director of the buying group Edinpharm and leads his own consultancy business, R5 Consult.
In addition to these roles Richard also gives his time voluntarily to a number of worthy causes not least his role as Trustee at the Children's Panel.
The team at Right Medicine Pharmacy began their journey in 2000 when business partners Jonathan Burton MBE and Noel Wicks took over the Campus Pharmacy at the University of Stirling. Since then the group has grown in size to 35 Pharmacies and over 250 team members. Right Medicine Pharmacy is now considered to be one of the most progressive and cutting-edge pharmacy service providers in Scotland.
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Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
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Trevor Gore and I return with an introductory podcast revealing our plans for 2023.
Weâll rattle through the UK pharmacy news, catch up on stories beyond pharmacy and discuss our monthly featured interview.
It will hopefully be a lot of fun.
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Patient group directions have traditionally been a âstop gapâ option, especially in the era before pharmacist independent prescribing. This debate will explore the future of patient group directions by community pharmacists. Many have lauded patient group directions as an excellent tool to extend the scope of practice of community pharmacists. However, many would say that a tick box technical process serves to continue the de-professionalisation of the pharmacist profession. In the coming years all pharmacists will qualify as independent prescribers but will they be able to make the step away from structured tick box pharmaceutical care or will they embrace uncertainty?
Professor Harry McQuillanChief executive of Community Pharmacy Scotland
In addition to his role at Community Pharmacy Scotland Harry is also visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde and a RNID pension fund trustee.
Siddiqur RahmanGP pharmacist
Siddiqur is a pharmacist who works in general practice, he is an independent prescriber, PCN clinical lead, Co-Director of the Pharmacist Co-operative and a PDA Union representative.
Professor Derek EvansTravel health pharmacist
Derek Evans is a pharmacist who owns a private travel health consultancy. He has worked in community pharmacy in many specialist roles and senior management positions.
Farzana HaqGP pharmacist
Practice pharmacist with experience in community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, primary care and NHS 24.
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The debate based on whether or not screening for atrial fibrillation should be deployed nationally in Scotland has been progressing for some years now. There is precedent for such schemes elsewhere but so far there has been no nod to such a national service in Scotland. Does the evidence stack up in favour of such scheme?
Should pharmacists be involved? If such a screening programme went national what precedent might it set for other clinical areas? What political lever would need to be pulled to make these things happen?
You can view all the sessions at the Future Pharmacist conference by clicking here.
Thank you to our conference sponsors Wylie And Bisset. Find out more here.
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The Aural Apothecary Podcast has captured the imagination of pharmacists across the land and has provided some light-hearted relief from what has been a tricky few years.
The podcast is a lighthearted take on the world of medicines, pharmacy and healthcare in the UK from Jamie, Gimmo and Steve the Chemist. They have welcomed a number of guests onto their podcast and have asked each to describe their favourite song, book and drug.
We are extremely proud to welcome them as guests at our inaugural conference. For fun, we will turn the tables and find out their favourite books, drugs and songs.
You can view all the sessions at the Future Pharmacist conference by clicking here.
Thank you to our conference sponsors Wylie And Bisset. Find out more here.
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Getting involved in research activities can feel daunting. As pharmacists, it could be argued that we donât prioritise research in our careers enough. This session will involve a conversation between some of the top pharmacists involved in research in the UK. With decades of experience between them, we are hopeful that they might share their insights on why research matters and also some simple, manageable steps you can take to start your own research journey.
Professor Mags WatsonProfessor of Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice University of Strathclyde
Independent consultant. Watson Research & Training Limited â health services research (HSR), HSR training, mentoring & coaching. Registered pharmacist.
Professor Catriona MathesonProfessor in substance use
Professor in substance use at the University of Stirling, a freelance researcher in drug dependence and Chair of Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce.
Dr Hayley GortonResearch and community pharmacist
Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice at the University of Huddersfield, interested in suicide research, community pharmacist and lead at RPS Greater Manchester.
You can view all the sessions at the Future Pharmacist conference by clicking here.
Thank you to our conference sponsors Wylie And Bisset. Find out more here.
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Is the rise of robotics in the sector a threat or an opportunity?
Learn about the range of robotic options available in pharmacy. Hear first-hand feedback about the use of the various types of robots. Understand the workflow implications. Find out about the return on investment on the various robots on the market. Understand some of the downsides of robots. Learn about the long term impact of the various robots on the future of community pharmacy.James SempleCommunity pharmacy contractor
James Semple, Contractor and Vice-chairman of the Community Pharmacy Scotland Board.
Kevin MurphyCo-founder of Medpoint
Superintendent Pharmacist at Wellbeing Pharmacies Group, Co-founder and Clinical Director at Acorn.
You can view all the sessions at the Future Pharmacist conference by clicking here.
Thank you to our conference sponsors Wylie And Bisset. Find out more here.
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For a number of years, there has been a movement towards advanced practice for pharmacists. Our panellists for this session has been right at the sharp end of developing and championing this movement.
Learning objectives from this session include:
Gain an understanding of what advanced practice is. Take part in debate around why consultant level practice for pharmacists is something we as a profession should aspire to. Consider whether the âprocrastinating perfectionismâ that has been described by authors like Zubin Austin could act as a barrier to these goals. Learn about how you might start your own journey towards advanced practice as a pharmacist.Panellists
Gordon RushworthGP pharmacist and educator
Programme Director, Highland Pharmacy Education & Research Centre, NHS Highland. FRPharmS(Consultant). Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner in GP.
Paul ForsythLead pharmacist clinical cardiology
Paul Forsyth currently works at the Department of Pharmacy, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. He has an interest in the education of pharmacists and in particular competency-based learning as a progression towards advanced practice.
Susan RobertsAssociate Pharmacy Postgraduate Dean
Susan is currently the Associate Pharmacy Postgraduate Dean at NHS Education for Scotland, she is a pharmacist and educator. She recently was asked by the CPhO to lead pharmacy operations at the Louisa Jordan hospital in Glasgow.
Jacqueline SneddonAntimicrobial pharmacist
Antimicrobial pharmacist, interested in education and QI. Programmes Manager for BSAC, member of RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board and RPS AMR EAG.
Fiona MarraPaediatric pharmacist
MPharm (Consultant). Lead Clinician Paediatric Infection (SPAIIN). Principal Pharmacist U of Liv & PHS. PhD candidate.
You can view all the sessions at the Future Pharmacist conference by clicking here.
Thank you to our conference sponsors Wylie And Bisset. Find out more here.
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Many pharmacists dislike failure. Research literature around this topic has characterised pharmacists as procrastinating perfectionists. If we assume these traits are well observed and we are aware of them then how do we as pharmacists ensure there is space to fail, learn and grow.
Gary Redfeather
Academic pharmacist
Clinical, medical leadership, education and research programme lead at De Montford University.
Yousaf Ahmad
Chief Pharmacist
Non-executive director, global pharmacy ambassador, advisory and editorial board member, university teacher practitioner.
You can view all the sessions at the Future Pharmacist conference by clicking here.
Thank you to our conference sponsors Wylie And Bisset. Find out more here.
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Minna Eii is an Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner in Acute medicine. She is Vice-Chair of Sustainability at The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists and also a Member of Pharmacy Declares (Twitter: @PharmDeclares) environmentally conscious pharmacy professionals calling for climate health/action, leadership, education, declaration, divestment.
You can view all the sessions at the Future Pharmacist conference by clicking here.
Thank you to our conference sponsors Wylie And Bisset. Find out more here.
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Ade Williams is the Superintendent Pharmacist at Bedminster Pharmacy in⯠Bristol, also part of the prescribing clinical team at Broadmead Medical Practice, a local GP surgery and the Associate Non-Executive Director of the North⯠Bristol Trust.
You can view all the sessions at the Future Pharmacist conference by clicking here.
Thank you to our conference sponsors Wylie And Bisset. Find out more here.
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Listening to the patient voice has always been very important to us at Pharmacy in Practice.
Dr Ruth Edwards was diagnosed with breast cancer a number of years ago and since then she has courageously faced into the disease and more than that has shared her experience with considerable candour for the benefit of others, not least her pharmacist colleagues.
You can view all the sessions at the Future Pharmacist conference by clicking here.
Thank you to our conference sponsors Wylie And Bisset. Find out more here.
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Thereâs a big world out there beyond UK pharmacy and a few years ago Dr Catherine Duggan stepped out into it. As the CEO of The International Pharmaceutical Federation, she has demonstrated transformational leadership globally.
Through this work, she has championed the role of the pharmacist in many countries around the world.
We are extremely fortunate to welcome her to the inaugural Future Pharmacist conference to explain how the pharmacist profession has developed globally especially in light of recent events.
You can view all the sessions at the Future Pharmacist conference by clicking here.
Thank you to our conference sponsors Wylie And Bisset. Find out more here.
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The future of Scottish pharmacy
We are very proud to be joined by the newly appointed Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Scotland and Honorary Professor at the Robert Gordon University Alison Strath. Pharmacy in Scotland continues to thrive but what lies ahead?
Alison has for years been one of the most visionary leaders in Scottish pharmacy so it is, therefore, a pleasure to welcome her to describe what her view of the future could look like.
You can view all the sessions at the Future Pharmacist conference by clicking here.
Thank you to our conference sponsors Wylie And Bisset. Find out more here.
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David Wightman was one of the youngest ever funeral directors in the UK. He has over 28 years of experience in his sector.
We were very lucky to have some of his time to discuss his insight into death and dealing with families at the end of life. We had a good chat about the topic of death and how pharmacists might make an input when people are going through bereavement.
About David
David's new business, Prokey, is a new vaccination and management solution that aims to address this unmet need through a partnership with Pharmadoctor, the UKâs leading provider of vaccination service packages to UK pharmacies.
Tapping into Pharmadoctorâs network of over 8,000 partner community pharmacies, Prokey provides funeral directors, private care sector works, lifeboat crews, first aiders and emergency service workers with a one-stop-shop vaccination service, ensuring businesses and organisations can find out which vaccines their teams require and arrange access for them. Pharmacies will be able to opt in to participate in the Pharmadoctor-Prokey Partnership and receive client referrals.
Pharmadoctor will support Prokey clients to register online for a service such as hepatitis B vaccination, then, via the Prokey website, book an appointment at their local Pharmadoctor partner pharmacy to receive their jab(s).
Prokey founder and CEO David Wightman is a serving funeral director and embalmer with nearly 30 years experience, a seasoned health and safety officer and an active lifeboat volunteer based in the beautiful seaside town of Broughty Ferry on the east coast of Scotland. Commenting on why he created Prokey, David says:
âHaving struggled to manage and source the appropriate vaccinations for my team of funeral directors in my role as health and safety officer, I wanted to create a simple solution which can be used by other professional and volunteer organisations across the UK so that they can protect their teams with the minimum hassle and disruptionâ. He goes on to say âWhen youâre out there helping others, your own safety can be the last thing on your mind. I genuinely want to see everyone around me carry out their duties as safely as possible, so if you are in the business of helping others, Prokeyâs in the business of helping youâ.
David told us that Prokey has already teamed up with pharmacy group Davidsons Chemist so that their 44 branches throughout Scotland will provide the Prokey service. Commenting on the partnership with Prokey, Davidsons Chemists Superintendent Pharmacist Karen Gordon said:
âOur collaboration with Prokey will provide the communities our pharmacies serve with cost-effective private vaccination services in addition to the clinical services our branches already provideâ. Mrs Gordon goes on to say âwe hope our collaboration with Prokey also helps to highlight the wider value community pharmacies play in providing the public with access to convenient local healthcare servicesâ.
You can find out more about Prokey on their website.
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We were very pleased to catch up with Leyla Hannbeck. Leyla is a pharmacist and CEO of the Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies.
We chatted about all things community pharmacy and in particular explored Leyla's views on how to make working in community pharmacy a more attractive proposition for pharmacists.
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