title: The importance of pharmacist providing patient education in oncology.
abstract: The world's increasing diversity requires health care professionals to adjust delivery methods of teaching to accommodate different cultural values and beliefs. The ability to communicate effectively across languages and various cultural practices directly affects patient education outcomes. Pharmacist should be aware of varying modalities and considerations when counseling a patient diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy. In more recent years, the medical profession has seen an increase in patient outcomes due to using the multidisciplinary team approach and has benefited by implementing Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs at various institutions. For the clinical pharmacist, this would mean documentation for these services should be precise and accurate based on the specific patients needs. There are several factors involved in the care and therapy of the patient with cancer. Clinical oncology pharmacist should be aware of the ever-changing role in oncology and be able to implement new practices at their facility for better patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Medical Oncology, Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA mia.avery@emoryhealthcare.org.
authors.forename: Mia
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Avery
authors.affiliation: Medical Oncology, Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA.
authors.forename: Felecia
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003142:Communication; D003157:Community Pharmacy Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D054539:Medication Therapy Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024382:Professional Role
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents
keywords: Medication Therapy Management; clinical pharmacist; counseling; education; oncology