Implementation of pharmacist-led services for sexual and gender minorities: A multisite descriptive report.
Am J Health Syst Pharm
; 81(8): 316-322, 2024 Apr 03.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This paper compares and contrasts the implementation of pharmacist-led services for 3 different sexual and gender minority populations across California, Mississippi, and Florida.SUMMARY:
Implementation of pharmacist-led services tailored to sexual and gender minorities may be a potential mechanism to address health disparities in these populations. Clinical pharmacists have the potential to provide care with cultural humility and improve health outcomes by optimizing medication regimens, reducing adverse drug events, enhancing medication acquisition, and improving medication adherence.CONCLUSION:
The services provided by clinical pharmacists varied across sites and included management of gender-affirming hormone therapy, HIV antiretroviral medication adherence programming, primary care and chronic disease state management, and involvement in care related to mental health, psychiatry, and substance use as well as sexual health. Various legislative and regulatory barriers and differences in scope of practice for pharmacists were also identified. This paper advocates for the expansion of pharmacy-led services and the adoption of a culturally humble approach to patient care.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Servicios Comunitarios de Farmacia
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Minorías Sexuales y de Género
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Health Syst Pharm
Asunto de la revista:
FARMACIA
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HOSPITAIS
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos