PHAR 7127 Social-Behavioral Aspect of Health Care

This course offers an overview of the social-behavioral aspects of health care. The pharmacist's role is explored in the context of major social issues affecting health care - in particular medication safety issues - integrating information from both pharmaceutical and social sciences. Students may use this knowledge towards understanding the individual needs of the patient in a practice setting. The course will help students consider how organizations and social systems impact patient experiences with medications, contributing to an improved system of patient-centered practice and care.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

PHAR 7606