PHARMACY IN PUBLIC HEALTH BASICS AND BEYOND by Carter Ph.D. Pharm.D., Jean, Slack PhD, Marion, Jean T. Carter, Carter, Jean, Jean Carter, Marion Slack ISBN 9781585281725, 1585281727 instant download

PHARMACY IN PUBLIC HEALTH BASICS AND BEYOND by Carter Ph.D. Pharm.D., Jean, Slack PhD, Marion, Jean T. Carter, Carter, Jean, Jean Carter, Marion Slack ISBN 9781585281725, 1585281727 instant download

Pharmacy in Public Health: Basics and Beyond outlines what public health is and why it is so important for today’s pharmacists to know. This practical book covers key areas like the foundations of public health, concepts and tools of policy, and models of public health programs run by pharmacists. It provides pharmacists and pharmacy students all of the tools they need to get started making an impact in their communities. Readers are guided through three sections that progressively build knowledge of concepts, tools, and models of pharmacist participation in public health activities.Be prepared for21st century challenges such as: - Disease prevention- Immunization programs- Public health crises such as Avian Influenza and H1N1 virus- The obesity and diabetes epidemics- Government health programs n Health care reform- Tobacco cessation- And much moreThis publication answers these tough issues and prepares you for public health challenges ahead. \"The book is divided into three sections that build on one another. This approach is based on the ideas that readers will obtain a basic orientation to public health and what it involves in the first section. The second section introduces basic concepts and tools required for engaging in public health activities. The third section provides desriptions of models of public health programs in which pharmacists have participated...Each chapter is built around a case study. The case study is introduced at the beginning of the chapter, and is then revisited throughout the chapter to illustrate concepts and applications of public health tools as well as provide a model for how pharmacists can address similar public health issues.\" -- Preface \"Pharmacy in Public Health: Basics and Beyond outlines what public health is and why it is so improtant for all pharmacists to be involved in public health efforts. This practical book provides you with key information you'll need to take an active role in the health of your…