Hospital Pharmacy : SECOND EDITION

From the Publisher Hospital Pharmacy recognizes the changes in the practice of pharmacy within the hospital setting and provides a detailed discussion of the vast range of services that are now provided. Each chapter is devoted to an area of pharmacy practice and considers its history and current practice before concluding with future developments. As well as considering well-established facets of hospital pharmacy practice such as technical services and clinical pharmacy this text also considers the evolving relationship of the hospital pharmacy with other healthcare departments. Editorial Reviews - Hospital Pharmacy From the Publisher Hospital Pharmacy recognizes the changes in the practice of pharmacy within the hospital setting and provides a detailed discussion of the vast range of services that are now provided. Each chapter is devoted to an area of pharmacy practice and considers its history and current practice before concluding with future developments. As well as considering well-established facets of hospital pharmacy practice such as technical services and clinical pharmacy this text also considers the evolving relationship of the hospital pharmacy with other healthcare departments. Doody Review Services Reviewer: Kristin G. OBrien BSc(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy) Description: This is a basic yet comprehensive overview of issues surrounding clinical pharmacy practice in the United Kingdom primarily focusing on the National Health Service (NHS). This book has several resources to aid the reader such as an abbreviations section definitions of key terms and a chapter on U.K. pharmacy organizations. Purpose: According to the author this book encompasses information relating to pharmaceutical care in U.K. hospitals. The book fills a niche for those looking for a historical and up-to-date perspective of pharmacy related services provided within the NHS. The author has met his objectives. Audience: The bo