B10 - Defining the role of pharmacists in future public health emergencies
TRANSLATION PROVIDED FROM ENGLISH INTO SPANISH
Chair(s)
Introduction
Public health emergencies are major threats to healthcare systems. Pharmacists played a central role in COVID-19 pandemic. This session aims to provide different perspectives on how the pandemic has impacted the scope of services provided by pharmacists in different settings. Many activities, including suspension, prioritisation, recovery, restoration and implementation of emerging services, may need to be considered beyond the pandemic. The role of the pharmacist become crucial to preserving health and well-being and preventing diseases, thus the need to discuss the preparedness and the future role that pharmacists may play in supporting care and medication management during public health emergencies.
Programme
| 16:00 – 16:10 | Introduction by the chair | |
| 16:10 – 16:35 |
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Pharmacists emergency preparedness and response in pandemics Prof. Abby Kahaleh, Roosevelt University, Illinois, USA |
| 16:35 – 17:00 |
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A unique approach to the pandemic: Lessons from Australia Dr Fei Sim, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), Australia |
| 17:00 – 17:20 | Panel discussion and Q&A | |
| 17:20 – 17:30 |
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Conclusion by the chair |
Learning Objectives
- To understand the impact of the pandemic on the scope of services pharmacists provide in different settings
- To discuss the importance of the prioritisation, restoration, implementation and recuperation of services
- To define the role that pharmacists play in public health emergencies
