Caring Together: Pharmacists to play bigger role in patient care
Source: New South Wales. Minister for Health. Media Release.
"“We are committing $34.4 million over the next four years to employ an extra 64 Clinical Pharmacists in hospital wards. “The Garling Inquiry recommends standard guidelines should be developed to involve pharmacists in patient care at the earliest opportunity. “Expanding the role of clinical pharmacists within hospitals will improve patient safety by monitoring the type, quantity, past use and combination of prescription medicines. “Hospital pharmacists will educate patients about their prescribed medications and advise junior doctors and nurses on the best use of medicines. “Improvements in medication safety alone has the potential to reduce a patient’s stay in hospital, saving the hospital money and freeing up hospital beds for other patients."