The Integral Role of the Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner in Primary Care

Mollie Ashe Scott; Jeffrey E Heck; Courtenay Gilmore Wilson

doi:10.18043/ncm.78.3.181

The Integral Role of the Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner in Primary Care

N C Med J. 2017 May-Jun;78(3):181-185. doi: 10.18043/ncm.78.3.181.

Authors

Mollie Ashe Scott¹, Jeffrey E Heck², Courtenay Gilmore Wilson³

Affiliations

¹ regional associate dean, clinical associate professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy; clinical associate professor, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Mollies@email.unc.edu.
² president and CEO, Mountain Area Health Education Center, Asheville, North Carolina; associate dean, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
³ associate director of pharmacotherapy, Mountain Area Health Education Center, Asheville, North Carolina; assistant professor of clinical education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

PMID: 28576956
DOI: 10.18043/ncm.78.3.181

Abstract

Clinical pharmacist practitioners serve as integral team members in primary care clinics. They extend the care provided for patients with chronic illnesses, improve health and wellness, and positively impact quality metrics in patient-centered medical homes and accountable care organizations.

MeSH terms

Humans
Patient Care Team
Pharmacists*
Primary Health Care*
Professional Role