A proposed practice model for pharmacist led MTM services in ambulatory care setting
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Keywords
MTM (Medication therapy management), Pharmaceutical care, Patient counseling, disease management
Abstract
Pharmacists now have the chance to expand their direct patient care services in the community due to the inclusion of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services in the range of ambulatory care and private running clinics. To establish a successful and long-lasting practice model for pharmacists, it is crucial to define the function of MTM within the context of pharmacist-provided patient care activities, including patient counselling, disease management, and all currently offered pharmacy services. There are descriptions provided for each of these services, along with comparisons and contrasts of the various services. The article's goal is to explore the pharmacist's role in MTM services and assess the expected outcomes of those services. MTM is promoted as a comprehensive paradigm that combines the principles of pharmaceutical care, patient counselling techniques, and disease management in a setting that encourages direct interaction between patients, pharmacists, and other medical professionals.
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Syed Iqbal Mohiuddin
Johns Hopkins Aramco Health Care, Pharmacy Services Division
Mohammad Abdul Kareem Amer
Johns Hopkins Aramco Health Care, Pharmacy Services Division
Zubariya Tamkeen
Ph.D. in pharmacy, Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical sciences
Shafeeque Shaikh
Johns Hopkins Aramco Health Care
Alshehab Mustafa Salem
Clinical pharmacist
Anees Khazi
Senior Pharmacist, Johns Hopkins Aramco Health Care