The Pharmacist as Part of the Primary Care Team During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Pharmacists' roles and training have evolved to prepare pharmacists to provide clinical patient care services as part of interdisciplinary teams in primary care settings. Especially now, amidst a global health crisis such as COVID-19, patients may become more aware of their health status and be exposed to increased medical information in the media. Additionally, some patients may have delayed routine care, which may result in exacerbations of chronic disease states. Pharmacists can help alleviate the burden on primary care providers by serving as a drug information resource for patients and staff while providing patient education on management of chronic disease states.

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Pharmacists' roles and training have evolved to provide clinical patient care services as part of interdisciplinary teams in primary care settings, with a particular emphasis on playing a crucial role during global health crises like COVID-19. Pharmacists can serve as drug information resources and provide patient education on managing chronic disease states, helping to alleviate the burden on primary care providers.