Why the study?
Critical care pharmacists are essential members of the multiprofessional critical care team, requiring updated guidance to delineate their activities and the scope of pharmacy services within the ICU.
This position paper outlines the essential activities and scope of practice for critical care pharmacists within the multiprofessional ICU team.
Establishes benchmarks for critical care pharmacist integration in ICUs; reinforces multidisciplinary team standards with defined competencies.
Critical care pharmacists are essential members of the multiprofessional critical care team. The statements recommended by this taskforce delineate the activities of a critical care pharmacist and the scope of pharmacy services within the ICU. Effort should be made from all stakeholders to implement the recommendations provided, with continuous effort toward improving the delivery of care for critically ill patients.
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