The role of pharmacists in global maritime health

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Self-medication practices among seafarers: a bibliometric review

“…With the importance of the work of seafarers and the already existing risk of diseases among seafarers, immediate action is required. This situation highlighted the critical roles of pharmacists and Telemedical Maritime Assistance Service (TMAS) in the maritime industry [7,8]. Due to a weak network connection, seafarers are unable to get adequate, trustworthy, and current drug information online, which causes them to make less educated decisions.…”