Pharmacy: An Introduction to the Profession

Product Description
A firm grasp of the pharmacy profession’s history and scope is crucial for every student pharmacist. Since its publication in 2003 (and previously under the title Pharmacy Cadence), Pharmacy: An Introduction to the Profession has been a key tool for helping pharpharmacistsraining understand the breadth of the field. In this updated second edition, author L. Michael Posey gives readers an insider’s perspective on the workings of the profession. He revisits key topics such as government regulation, career pathways, membership organizations,communication skills, and ethics. In addition, he addresses how medication therapy management (MTM) is changing the practice of pharmacy.

11 informative chapters that explore the scope of the pharmacy profession.
Straightforward analysis of top pharmacy issues and the forces shaping the profession.
Timely reprints from the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association and Pharmacy Today that cover key contemporary issues.
A special chapter on communications in pharmacy by Bruce A. Berger, PhD, BPharm, one of pharmacy’s foremost experts on interpersonal and organizational communication.
Fascinating tables that summarize notable pharmacy and world events throughout history.
Important resources and contact information on associations, internships, residencies, and periodicals.
Key terms defi ned in the text’s margins and compiled in a glossary.