Pharmacists

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Pharmacists

What is a pharmacist's role in palliative care?
The pharmacist can:

give advice on the side effects of the medication
teach the person and the family how to take the medication and what to do if there are side effects
give the doctor advice on how to give the medication
help set up a schedule for taking medications
make up the medication
ongoing monitoring of all medications

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	What is palliative care?
	What is the Regional Palliative Care Program?
	Palliative Home Care
	Hospice Care
	Hospital Care
	Tertiary Palliative Care
	Outpatient Clinic
	Role of Family Doctor
	Consultants
	Dietitians
	Nurses
	Occupational therapist
	Physiotherapist
	Recreational therapist
	Rehabilitation Therapist Assistant
	Social Worker
	Chaplain
	Pharamacist
	Respiratory Therapist

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