Introduction of the Training Mode for Specialized Clinical Pharmacists in the United States / 中国药师

ABSTRACT

Objective:To introduce the working mode and training process of specialized clinical pharmacists in the United States. Methods:By visiting and learning the experience of specialized clinical pharmacist training in the United States, the process and re-quirements of specialized clinical pharmacy were illustrated. Through the content analysis on pharmaceutical care of specialized clinical pharmacists in the United States, the work patterns and responsibilities were understood. Results and Conclusion:The duties of spe-cialized clinical pharmacists in USA are more refining. A three-step pattern is clearly presented in the training system of clincial phar-macists in USA, and specialized clinical pharmacists can play important roles in pharmaceutical care.