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Developing a pharmacist-led outpatient pulmonary embolism pathway

Written by | 22 Jul 2024

Kieron Power is Principal Pharmacist for Thrombosis and Anticoagulation in Swansea Bay University Health Board in South Wales. He has played a leading role in the development of […]

How to establish a sustainable pulmonary embolism service

Written by | 21 Jul 2024

A number of features have contributed to the success of the pharmacy-led outpatient PE pathway including a close working relationship with the doctors, the systematic delivery of seven-day […]

What impact has the pulmonary embolism pathway had?

Written by | 20 Jul 2024

Evaluation of the new outpatient pulmonary embolism pathway showed that about 30% of patients could be managed safely and effectively via this route. Kieron Power, Principal Pharmacist for […]

How the pulmonary embolism pathway ensures consistent decision-making

Written by | 19 Jul 2024

The pulmonary embolism pathway has been designed to ensure acute risk assessment and appropriate follow up for all pulmonary embolism patients whether treated as inpatients or outpatients, according […]

How are high and low-risk pulmonary embolisms diagnosed and managed?

Written by | 18 Jul 2024

Improved diagnostic techniques mean that many more low-risk pulmonary embolisms are being diagnosed now. However, a recent national report identified numerous shortcomings in the management of pulmonary embolism […]

Pulmonary embolism – what patients experience

Written by | 17 Jul 2024

Kieron Power is Principal Pharmacist for Thrombosis and Anticoagulation in Swansea Bay University Health Board in South Wales. He has played a leading role in the development of […]

Pharmacy services in paediatrics and neonatology

Written by | 9 Jun 2024

Steve Tomlin is a pharmacist and Director of the Children’s Medicines Research and Innovation Centre (CMRIC) at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. His mission is […]

What does a consultant neonatal pharmacist do?

Written by | 8 Jun 2024

As Director of the Children’s Medicines Research and Innovation Centre (CMRIC) at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, Steve Tomlin now uses his experience of hands-on […]

How standardisation of pharmaceutical products helps in neonatology

Written by | 7 Jun 2024

Effective use of standardised products in neonatology depends on expert knowledge of both the clinical situation and the pharmaceutics of the products – and this is where prescribing […]

The challenges of parenteral feeding for pre-term babies

Written by | 6 Jun 2024

A parenteral nutrition solution contains about 50 different components and is critical for survival and growth of a pre-term infant. Managing such products requires a good understanding of […]

Why neonatology pharmacy is fascinating and demanding

Written by | 5 Jun 2024

Steve Tomlin is a pharmacist and Director of the Children’s Medicines Research and Innovation Centre (CMRIC) at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. His mission is […]

Developing pharmacy services for menopause management

Written by | 27 Apr 2024

Deborah Evans is a pharmacist and independent prescriber who specialises in women’s reproductive and sexual health, including the menopause. She owns and runs Remedi Health, an independent pharmacy […]

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