The role of pharmacists in patient safety include:
1.Core Role: Pharmacists primarily prescribe and safely deliver medications while also offering accurate dose and usage advice.
2.Expanding position:Assuming a larger leadership position in patient safety
3.Increased Responsibility: Working with patients and other healthcare professionals to improve patient care outcomes and prevent drug errors.
4.Integral Team Members: Acknowledged as vital members of multidisciplinary care teams.
5.Urgent Issues:Plays a critical role in resolving urgent patient safety issues, including the opioid crisis.
6.Holistic View:A patient’s complete drug regimen (prescription, OTC,supplements) should be considered in order to prevent multiple medications.