Six ways to survive working as an on-call pharmacist

SINÉAD PEARE | August 8, 2019 | 215 views

Working on call could be one of the most stressful parts of a pharmacists career, but it is also an essential part of a junior pharmacists training and a time during which you can learn the most. Clinical learning is at the forefront of most junior pharmacists minds, but it is the operational learning and high-stake decision making during the on-call experience that can change a persons ways of working. An organised (or semi-organised) shift can help to keep patients safe and create a positive experience for yourself too.

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Consultus Care & Nursing is a nationwide specialist in the provision of Live-in Carers and Nurses. Established in 1962, we have decades of experience in providing quality live-in care for people who want a real alternative to care homes, inconsistent daily care and extended hospital stays. We offer our clients the choice to receive one-to-one care or nursing within the comfort and familiarity of their own home. Live-in Care For over 50 years we have been providing Live-in Carers to support people who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle in their own home. Our Live-in Carers offer individuals or couples a welcome and reassuring alternative to care homes. It’s a one-to-one service shaped by each individual's situation and needs, extending their independence and enabling daily freedom of choice. Many healthcare professionals agree their patients recover more quickly following illness or an operation when they’re in the comfort of their own homes. Our carers provide help with personal

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