TY - JOUR PY - 2023// TI - Why can't we be friends? The manufactured fear of pharmacist 'scope creep' JO - Journal of the American Pharmacists Association JAPhA (2003) A1 - Covvey, Jordan R. SP - ePub EP - ePub VL - ePub IS - ePub N2 - The American Medical Association (AMA) has engaged in a longitudinal campaign against 'scope creep' in other healthcare professions, characterized as a threat to patient safety. However, arguments made by the organization regarding the lack of training and ability of pharmacists to engage in services beyond dispensing fail to accurately characterize our value. The expansion of pharmacist scope of practice has support across much of the healthcare community, and is further reinforced by ample scientific evidence. Additionally, already existing models of expanded scope are available in many states and several other countries. Now, more than ever, professional organizations within medicine and pharmacy should focus their efforts on solving a myriad of pressing issues for healthcare workers, as opposed to engaging in turf battles.
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LA - en SN - 1544-3191 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.japh.2023.11.003 ID - ref1 ER -