Public Health Pharmacy
Case scenario:
A 61-year-old woman who is a professor is currently on sick leave from her university job. She is undergoing chemotherapy as she suffers from oestrogen-receptor-positive advanced breast cancer which is life-threatening. She also suffers from hypothyroidism for which she takes levothyroxine 50 micrograms once a day. The woman is an ex-smoker. She lives with her partner in a detached house in Peterborough where she regularly visits the local hospital for treatment and follow-up. She currently experiences oral mucositis as a side effect of chemotherapy.
In reference to this patient:
1. Critically examine the role of the pharmacist in oncology care to improve overall patient safety.
(Up to 1000 words)
2. Discuss the role of the public health pharmacist in supporting this patient with oral health care.
(Up to 1000 words)
