Handbook of Evidence-Based Pharmacist Care: Clinical, Economic, and Humanistic Impacts: Volume 3

Recognizing that the value of pharmacists extends beyond clinical interventions to include cost-effective healthcare solutions and compassionate, patient-centered care, this new series of handbooks aims to fill this gap by showcasing the expanded roles and responsibilities of pharmacists. It will be first of its kind to provide comprehensive information about evidence-based pharmacist care, providing the latest research, guidelines, and up-to-date best practices.This handbook series is unique in that each volume covers a specific topic, such as infectious diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, and cardiovascular diseases (to name just three areas) and will explore the impact of pharmacist care on patients in clinical settings, consider the economics and humanistic outcomes, as well as discuss the challenges and present helpful advice for implementing effective pharmacist care. The volumes will also delve into the implications, methods, and challenges of providing online and distance pharmacist care services for the specific diseases and conditions as well.Volume 3: Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders is a critical and comprehensive resource dedicated to the role of pharmacists in the management of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, It provide an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted role pharmacists play in enhancing patient care within this complex field of medicine. The volume focuses on a range of common and challenging gastrointestinal conditions, offering a thorough examination of the clinical, economic, and humanistic impact of pharmacist care in each area. Through this exploration, the book underscores the indispensable role pharmacists play in healthcare, particularly in the management of gastrointestinal disorders, where their expertise can significantly influence patient outcomes. This book covers constipation, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), liver diseases, pancreatitis, portal hypertension and cirrhosis, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and celiac disease.By providing evidence-based approaches and real-world examples, this book will empower pharmacists to make significant contributions to the management of gastrointestinal diseases, thereby improving patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency. This book is an essential tool for any pharmacist seeking to deepen their understanding and enhance their practice in the field of gastroenterology.Volumes in Handbook of Evidence-Based Pharmacist CareVolume 1: Cardiovascular Diseases Volume 2: Endocrine, Respiratory, and Renal Diseases and DisordersVolume 3: Gastrointestinal Diseases and DisordersVolume 4: Arthritis and Psychiatric Diseases and DisordersVolume 5: System-Specific InfectionsVolume 6: Widespread and Transmissible InfectionsVolume 7: Skin Diseases and ConditionsVolume 8: Neurological, Hematological, and Urological Diseases and DisordersVolume 9: Oncological Diseases and DisordersVolume 10: Diseases and Disorders of Special PopulationsVolume 11: Pharmacist Care in Special ServicesVolume 12: Advanced Practices in Pharmacist CareVolume 13: Pharmacist Skills and CompetenciesVolume 14: Clinical Pharmacy, Advanced Pharmacist Practice, and Pharmacy Clinics: Case Studies from Around the World