Japanese Nationwide Comparative Survey of Medication Guidance Provided by Certified and Uncertified Palliative Care Pharmacists
Rei Tanaka,
Yumi Satoh,
Yukio Suga
et al.
Abstract:Background: As members of a medical team, pharmacists are expected to provide optimal patientcentered, evidence-based pharmacotherapy. In Japan, in consideration of the importance of palliative care, a system was initiated for certifying palliative care pharmacists in 2010. However, no studies have evaluated the usefulness of board certification in palliative pharmacy. Therefore, we surveyed the status of medication guidance for the physical and psychological symptoms of patients receiving palliative care and … Show more
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