Angelo Lauren B, Maffeo Carrie M
School of Pharmacy, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland 20850-3480, USA.
Int J Pharm Pract. 2011 Jun;19(3):206-13. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7174.2011.00123.x.
There are many local and global volunteer opportunities for pharmacists to contribute to public health initiatives that help promote health, prevent disease and improve access to care. This article provides perspective and guidance for pharmacists and student pharmacists who desire to take part in volunteer initiatives related to local and global public health needs. The case examples provided are limited to activities that occurred strictly in a volunteer capacity. Pharmacists serving in a volunteer capacity have an opportunity to broaden their depth of practice and patient care responsibilities. Their skills sets and knowledge can be applied in a variety of public health settings to help meet the health care needs of the communities and patients they serve. Emergency response and caring for the underserved are recurring themes within the volunteer opportunities afforded to pharmacists. Examples include, but are not limited to, the US Medical Reserve Corps, health departments, health centres and clinics, medical service trips and disaster relief. Regardless of setting, the volunteer pharmacist will need to consider scope of practice limitations and certain legal protections. An array of volunteer opportunities exists for pharmacists and student pharmacists in the public health arena. Participating in these events allows pharmacists to expand their practice experiences while contributing to public health needs and outreach.
药剂师有很多本地和全球的志愿机会，可为有助于促进健康、预防疾病和改善医疗服务可及性的公共卫生倡议做出贡献。本文为希望参与与本地和全球公共卫生需求相关的志愿倡议的药剂师和药学专业学生提供观点和指导。所提供的案例仅限于严格以志愿者身份开展的活动。以志愿者身份服务的药剂师有机会拓展其实践深度和患者护理职责。他们的技能和知识可应用于各种公共卫生环境，以帮助满足他们所服务的社区和患者的医疗需求。应急响应和关爱服务不足人群是提供给药剂师的志愿机会中的常见主题。示例包括但不限于美国医疗预备队、卫生部门、健康中心和诊所、医疗服务旅行和救灾。无论在何种环境下，志愿药剂师都需要考虑执业范围限制和某些法律保护。在公共卫生领域，药剂师和药学专业学生有一系列志愿机会。参与这些活动能让药剂师在为公共卫生需求和外展工作做出贡献的同时，扩展其实践经验。
