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Published in: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy 3/2015

01-06-2015 | Commentary

Implementing clinical pharmacy within undergraduate teaching in Namibia

Authors: Nicola Rudall, Francis Kalemeera, Timothy Rennie

Published in: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy | Issue 3/2015

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Abstract

Clinical pharmacy is currently not practised in Namibia. To introduce the concept and skills pertinent to this area of practice, pharmacy undergraduates at Namibia’s new School of Pharmacy are introduced to clinical pharmacy from their second year, and progress from theory to practical application on the wards. This approach has led to students having a greater understanding of clinical pharmacy and how it can be applied in practice. Introducing clinical pharmacy progressively at an undergraduate level may help to stimulate interest in the speciality for future career progression.
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Metadata
Title
Implementing clinical pharmacy within undergraduate teaching in Namibia
Authors
Nicola Rudall
Francis Kalemeera
Timothy Rennie
Publication date
01-06-2015
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 2210-7703
Electronic ISSN: 2210-7711
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-015-0082-7

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