The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Interprofessional Practice

Developing the Health Care Workforce of the Future for North Carolina

“…According to the Brown article, communication between dentists and pharmacists in the care of patients is vital for better patient outcomes [31]. Their curriculum is moving from teacher-centered to more immersive and active learning to include practice for dentists communicating with pharmacies regarding a patient's medication history, oral health, and infection prevention [31]. This teambased care model is one in which health care education is continually evolving to meet industry needs.…”

“…In particular, in rural areas of North Carolina, pharmacists often practice around fewer prescribers and concurrently they serve as crucial experts in disease management. To best prepare pharmacists for such service in rural communities, the UNC Eschelman School of Pharmacy has established a Rural Pharmacy Health Certificate Program, as outlined in the article in this issue by Brown [31].…”