Pharmacists are on the frontlines of public health. Their public-facing roles uniquely position them to identify and address emerging disease challenges, discrepancies in health literacy, and barriers to treatment in the communities they serve. In today's interconnected world, the clients consulting a neighborhood pharmacist are just as likely to hail from across an ocean as they are from around the corner. Fittingly, Introduction to Public Health in Pharmacy, Second Edition takes an approach that is both global and local. Macro-level examinations of health care systems and funding mechanisms around the world and advice for culturally competent, client-centered communication regarding nutrition and proper self-administration of medications encapsulate pharmacists' dual roles as guardians of global public health and providers of personalized care. Written in accordance with the latest guidelines from the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education, Introduction to Public Health in Pharmacy, Second Edition offers an accessible introduction for pharmacy students and a comprehensive refresher for pharmacists already in practice.

This Book Provides A Comprehensive Introduction To Public Health From A Pharmacy Perspective. Organized Into Three Main Sections, Part I Presents Concepts And Issues That Pharmacists Need In Order To Develop A Knowledge Base In Public Health. Part II Examines The Connection Between Pharmacy And Public Health Services, Including An Overview Of The Different Health Services, Evaluation And Outcome Assessment, Financing, Managed Care Pharmacy, And Pharmacoeconomics. Part III Presents Chapters That Illustrate Key Applications Of Public Health Concepts To Pharmacy Practice, Including Law And Ethics, Cultural Perspectives, Informatics, Emergency Preparedness, And Education And Training. Each Chapter Is Co-Authored By A Public Health Expert As Well As A Pharmacist. Chapter Features Include Case Studies, Learning Objectives, Chapter Questions, Questions For Further Discussion, And Key Terms.