The FIP CPD Bites series on interprofessional collaborative practice is designed to showcase how pharmacists collaborate with other healthcare professionals within the pharmacy team and within multidisciplinary teams. This series provides best-practice examples of how pharmacists communicate with patients, physicians, and pharmacy technicians to improve the management of health conditions and optimise the use of healthcare resources.
For a brief overview of the episodes and some recommendations, please view the summary page here.
Episode 1 – Interprofessional collaborative practice for diabetes management: The role of pharmacists
This episode discusses the role of pharmacists in interprofessional collaborative practice for diabetes management. It highlights how pharmacists contribute to a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, physicians, dietitians, and others. The video features a case study from Malaysia and presents results from a study demonstrating improved patient outcomes through this collaborative approach.
Episode 2 – Interprofessional collaborative practice in the healthcare team
This episode focuses on interprofessional collaborative practice within healthcare teams. It uses a role-play format to illustrate how a pharmacist consults with a patient about hypertension and refers the patient to a physician for further care, emphasising the benefits of collaboration for patient health.
Episode 3 –Empowering pharmacy technicians and the pharmacy support workforce
This episode focuses on interprofessional collaborative practice within a pharmacy team. It highlights the benefits of integrating pharmacy technicians into the pharmacy workforce where they can assist with tasks such as capturing a patient’s history, which allows pharmacists to focus on more complex responsibilities.
