Council of Europe Resolution on the Implementation of Pharmaceutical Care—A Step Forward in Enhancing the Appropriate Use of Medicines and Patient-Centred Care
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Henman, Martin C, Ravera Silvia, Lery, Francois-Xavier, Council of Europe Resolution on the Implementation of Pharmaceutical Care—A Step Forward in Enhancing the Appropriate Use of Medicines and Patient-Centred Care, Healthcare, 12, 2, 2024, 232-Download Item:
Abstract:
Pharmaceutical care was proposed to address morbidity and mortality associated with
medicine-related problems. It utilises the pharmacist’s expertise in medicines, their relationship with
the patient and cooperation with other healthcare professionals to optimise the use of medicines.
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM), part of the Council
of Europe, found significant variation in the acceptance of pharmaceutical care and in the implementation of pharmaceutical care in Europe. A multidisciplinary group was established to draft a
statement of principles and recommendations concerning pharmaceutical care. Through face-to-face
meetings, circulation of draft texts and informal consultation with stakeholders, the group produced
a resolution. On 11 March 2020, the resolution was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the
Council of Europe. It explains pharmaceutical care and illustrates pharmacists’ contribution to
medicine optimisation in different care settings. Pharmaceutical care’s value to health services and
its place in health policy were emphasised by addressing the risks and harms from suboptimal use
of medicines. Pharmaceutical care can improve medicine use, promote rational use of healthcare
resources and reduce inequalities in healthcare by realigning the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists and healthcare professionals. EDQM will promote and advocate for the implementation of
pharmaceutical care by enacting practice Resolution CM/Res(2020)3.
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Hospital pharmacy services, Community pharmacy, Medication errors, Pharmaceutical services, Evidence-based pharmacy practice, Health policySubject (TCD):
Ageing , Immunology, Inflammation & Infection , Clinical Pharmacy , Drug and therapeutics committees , Evaluating health care interventions , HEALTH CARE , HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION , HEALTHCARE FINANCING , Health Care Reform , Health care and health services , Health outcomes , Healthcare Innovation , Healthcare Policy Implications , Healthcare Quality Improvement , Hospital Pharmacy , Interprofessional Education in Healthcare , Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare , MEDICATION ERRORS , MEDICATION USE , Medication Reconciliation , Medication safety , Medicines , Medicines/ Drugs Budget , Non-prescription Medicines , Organizational Change in Healthcare Reform , PHARMACEUTICAL CARE , PHARMACY PRACTICE , POLYPHARMACY , Pharmaceuticals , Pharmacy , Pharmacy Education , Pharmacy Research , Pharmacy and therapeutics committees , Prescription Medicines , Public health , QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES , community pharmacy , pharmacy servicesDOI:
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