Pharmacists: Part of the Transitions of Care Team in the Ambulatory Setting

As the health care community continues to grapple with problems plaguing our health system, including transitions of care, it becomes increasingly important that we achieve optimal utilization of the resources already present in the system. The skill and knowledge of the ambulatory pharmacist is an example of a resource that is currently underutilized. The Evolving Role of Pharmacists Pharmacist training and the practice of pharmacy have changed dramatically over the past 40 years, from a concentration on drug dispensing to a clinical pharmacy approach tha