Module 1: Health Systems and Population Health - Evolution of Pharmacy Practice

Vocabulary flashcards detailing the historical timeline of pharmacy, the evolution from product-centered to patient-centered practice, pharmaceutical care, and the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process.

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (PCOP)

Pharmacy college established in 1821, marking a key milestone in the professionalization of pharmacy.

American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA)

Organization established in 1852 that adopted a Code of Ethics for pharmacy.

Apothecary Era

An era in pharmacy practice where pharmacists prepared medications and had direct relationships with patients.

Industrialization (Pharmacy Practice Era)

An era in pharmacy practice characterized by increased drug manufacturing, causing pharmacists to focus more on distributing medications.

Clinical Pharmacy Movement

An era in pharmacy practice where focus shifted back toward patients and medication use.

Pharmaceutical Care

Defined by Hepler and Strand (1990) as the responsible provision of drug therapy to achieve outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life.

Product-Centered Pharmacy

A practice focus oriented around preparing medications accurately, ensuring medication quality, dispensing medications safely, and providing medication information.

Patient-Centered Pharmacy

A practice focus centered on the patient and their medication-related needs, identifying and preventing medication-related problems, educating patients, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and achieving better health outcomes.

Collect (PPCP)

The first step in the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process, involving gathering patient information, medication history, and relevant data.

Assess (PPCP)

The second step in the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process, involving reviewing information and identifying medication-related problems.

Plan (PPCP)

The third step in the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process, involving creating an individualized care plan.

Implement (PPCP)

The fourth step in the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process, involving carrying out the care plan with the patient and healthcare team.

Follow-Up: Monitor and Evaluate (PPCP)

The fifth step in the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process, involving assessing outcomes and adjusting therapy if needed.

Modern Pharmacist

A healthcare professional acting as a clinical medication expert, patient educator, healthcare team member, public health advocate, and medication safety professional.