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KMID : 0869619870040020001
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Journal of Korean Society of Hospital Pharmacists
1987 Volume.4 No. 2 p.1 ~ p.5
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The Outlook for Clinical Pharmacy in Korea
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Sands, Charles D.
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Abstract
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Ⅰ. Historical Development and Definition ; A number of factors have spurred the development of clinical pharmacy. These include : (1) disregard of public needs by the health care system, (2) the absence of a single group with responsibility for drug use control, (3) overeducated and under-utilized pharmacists, (4) diminished demand for compounding of drugs, and (5) inadequate drug knowledge by health professionals and patients. Clinical pharmacy can be defined as a health science speciality whose responsibility is to assure the safe and appropriate use of drugs in patients through the application of specialized knowledge and functions in patient care. Ⅱ. Functions and Services of Clinical Pharmacy ; The scope of pharmacy includes drug development, drug control and drug use. Clinical pharmacy deals primarily with drug use and involves providing drug information, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic specialization and patient specific managment/consultation. Ⅲ. Development of Clinical Pharmacy in Korea ; In my opinion, the initial stimulation for the development of Clinical Pharmacy in Korea began with the efforts of Dr. Yun Sung Chough of the College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University. Ⅳ. Problems and Challenges for the Future ; In promoting the continued growth of clinical pharmacy in Korea, there are many obstacles to overcome. Probably the greatest challenge lies in the area of the promotion of the concept of rational drug therapy. There is much that is not rational about drug therapy in Korea. and it will take the combined efforts of all health care professionals to overcome this problem. Pharmacists must play a leading role in this effort. V. The Future of Clinical Pharmacy in Korea ; In my opinion, the future of clinical pharmacy in Korea is very bright. Korea has the opportunity to become one of the leading countries where clinical pharmacy is practiced. Clinical pharmacy services should and can be provided in all hospital and community pharmacies in Korea. To accomplish this, it will take much effort and sacrifice on the part of all pharmacists but the rewards to the profession and to the patient will be great.
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