Meaning of Cooperation in Psychiatrists and Pharmacists / Day
As part of the Pharmacist Continuing Education Day, Liene Sīle, Head of the Scientific Institute of the National Center for Psychiatric Health, along with pharmacists at the « Moon Pharmacy », discussed cooperation between the doctor and pharmacists, providing care for patients with mental health and behavioral disorders, answered the questions prepared by pharmacists, paying special attention to patient treatment.
Liene Sīle, Head of the Scientific Institute of the National Center for Psychiatric Health, says: “Cooperation between pharmacists and psychiatrists is important, but in Latvia this culture is not yet as advanced as we would like to see. People often get to the pharmacy faster than a doctor. In practice, I see that a pharmacist can not only be a patient's trustee who can notice a crisis in a timely manner and advise a person to seek a specialist, but also sometimes see the medication prescribed by different specialists, their possible interactions, and whether the patient is used properly. The task of pharmacists is to create a patient -safe and supportive environment, to help follow the therapy and recommendations of doctors prescribed by doctors, to advise on a healthy lifestyle factors that have a significant impact on the treatment process. It is equally important to note the importance of the patient involved in the treatment process, actively participating in improving his or her health. ”
« Moon Pharmacy » pharmacist Ieva Turonoka appreciates the experience gained: “The pharmacy is a place where people at different stages of health care, with different complaints, diagnoses to the pharmacist. When providing pharmaceutical care, it is important for us as health professionals to maintain dialogue and build a bridge with doctors of various specialties. In psychiatry, it is important for us to gain an in -depth understanding of issues related to patient treatment, adequate use of therapy, risk of side effects, and the support needed for patients. Similarly, such meetings are valuable to discuss issues with professionals, which are sometimes unclear on both parties, such as legislative changes, prescription prescriptions that improve cooperation and result in a patient. ”
In the discussion, experts shared their experience of the most frequently asked patient questions about the proper use of medication, discussing action in cases where patients with various complaints before the doctor came to pharmacists, and once again emphasized the importance of lifestyle factors for the prevention and successful outcome of psychic disorders. During the visit, Silva Bendate, Public Relations Specialist at the National Mental Health Center, introduced the participants to the history and cultural space and a permanent exhibition, designed as an external publicity platform for dialogue with the public to reduce prejudice and stigma towards psychiatric and narcological assistance areas
« Moon Pharmacy » is the most beloved and high quality brand in the pharmaceutical industry in Latvia. The Moon Pharmacy, as a customer -friendly brand in 2024, has repeatedly received an international certificate of certification company Icertias. The results of the European Sustainable Brand Index index of 2023 show that the « Moon Pharmacy » is the most sustainable brand in the pharmaceutical industry in Latvia. For the third time in a row in 2024, Moon Pharmacy received the International Program Best Places to Work (« Best Jobs ») certificate awarded to employees' well -being in the company. The Moon Pharmacy has won the Program « Family Friendly Workplace » implemented by the Society Integration Fund (SIF).
