Disaster Relief: A Look Into the Pharmacist's Role
Autor: | Amanda Fuller Moore, Lella Kenworthy |
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Rok vydání: | 2017 |
Předmět: |
Emergency Medical Services
Resource (biology) Emergency management business.industry Cyclonic Storms MEDLINE Pharmacist 030208 emergency & critical care medicine General Medicine Pharmacists Disasters 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Professional Role Nursing Pharmaceutical Services Health care Emergency medical services North Carolina Medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine business Limited resources Healthcare providers |
Zdroj: | North Carolina medical journal. 78(3) |
ISSN: | 0029-2559 |
Popis: | After hurricane Matthew devastated southeastern North Carolina on October 8, 2016, health care providers and medical volunteers from various regions in North Carolina and from other surrounding states pulled together to initiate emergency medical services. Along with other healthcare providers, pharmacists played a key role in relief efforts. By using their broad knowledge of medicine and healthcare to efficiently utilize limited resources, pharmacists were vital in providing patient care. Their skills and knowledge make them a valuable resource in disaster relief. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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