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. 2019 Nov 3;85(12):2668–2688. doi: 10.1111/bcp.14101

Table 1.

Objective description of the services provided by pharmacist

Name of service Possible intervention provided
Clinical medication review An intervention to address issues related to a patient's use of medication in the context of their clinical condition such as medication appropriateness, effectiveness, cost‐effectiveness, deprescribing, and monitoring to meet the patient's needs. The pharmacist may also consider drug interactions, adherence to medication, lifestyle, nonmedication interventions and unmet needs.
Staff education Training and support given to healthcare professional staff at nursing home/aged care facility. Intervention could involve either face‐to‐face education with relevant healthcare professionals such as prescriber or nurses to discuss relevant clinical practice.
Multidisciplinary team meeting A meeting between healthcare professionals from 1 or more clinical disciplines who together make decisions regarding recommended treatment of a resident and ensure that the needs are met. The meeting can occur either face‐to‐face, by phone or video conference, or a combination of both.