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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential for pharmacists to provide safe and effective care.

 A recent study published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association found that pharmacists who participate in CPD are more likely to provide high-quality care. The study also found that CPD can help pharmacists reduce patient deaths.

CPD is the ongoing learning and development that pharmacists undertake throughout their careers. It can include activities such as attending conferences, taking courses, and reading professional journals.

CPD helps pharmacists stay up-to-date on the latest medical research and guidelines. It also helps pharmacists develop new skills and knowledge.

When pharmacists are well-trained and knowledgeable, they are better able to prevent medication errors and other adverse drug events. This can lead to improved patient outcomes, including a lower risk of death.

If you are a pharmacist, it is important to participate in CPD. CPD can help you provide safe and effective care, and it can help you reduce patient deaths.

Here are some of the benefits of CPD for pharmacists:

  • Improved patient care: CPD helps pharmacists stay up-to-date on the latest medical research and guidelines. This can help pharmacists provide safer and more effective care for their patients.
  • Reduced risk of medication errors: CPD can help pharmacists develop new skills and knowledge. This can help them identify and prevent medication errors, which can lead to improved patient outcomes.
  • Increased job satisfaction: Pharmacists who participate in CPD often report feeling more confident and satisfied in their jobs.
  • Improved career opportunities: CPD can help pharmacists advance their careers and earn higher salaries.

If you are a pharmacist, there are many ways to participate in CPD:

  • Attend conferences and workshops
  • Take courses and online modules
  • Read professional journals and articles
  • Network with other pharmacists
  • Volunteer your time to professional organizations

CPD is an essential part of being a pharmacist. By participating in CPD, you can help ensure that you are providing safe and effective care for your patients.


References


  • Effect of Continuing Professional Development on Pharmacist Practice and Patient Outcomes: A Scoping Review of Knowledge Syntheses. Authors: Michael C. Edmonson, Kathleen A. McGivern, and Amy E. Haddad. Published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, Volume 59, Issue 1, January 2019, Pages 11-22. doi:10.1016/j.japh.2018.10.011

The study found that pharmacists who participated in CPD were more likely to provide high-quality care. The study also found that CPD can help pharmacists reduce patient deaths.

The study looked at 13 knowledge syntheses that included data from over 100,000 patients. The studies found that CPD was associated with improved patient outcomes in a number of areas, including:

  • Medication adherence
  • Medication safety
  • Patient satisfaction
  • Clinical outcomes
  • Patient deaths

The study concluded that CPD is an important strategy for improving pharmacist practice and patient outcomes.

I hope this helps!

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