Pharmacists' input into care pathways

摘要

Clive Jackson,chief executive of the National Prescribing Centre,described a managed care pathway.The pathway begins with self-management - with people taking personal responsibility for their own health.Pharmacists have an input here in screening and health promotion services,self-care advice and purchase of over-the-counter products.Next,patients enter a managed care service,he said.This could involve a minor ailments scheme,diagnostic services,outreach services and monitoring and follow-up services.