With most of us now well into the new academic year, hopefully getting back into the ebbs and flow of things- it may be time to rekindle the spirit of pharmacy/medicine. Here are a few books I thought may help along the way...
How to read a paper – Trisha Greenhalgh
A great read, very highly recommended which will aid in getting you to think more critically towards your sources when writing a research project for your university course or even if you wish to examine an already conducted study.
Doctor, Doctor – Dr Rosemary Leonard
A fantastic autobiography featuring various patients and the approach to the management of their conditions from the eyes of a healthcare professional. Although, the narrator is not a pharmacist - issues that are touched upon are very relevant to the pharmacy profession such as the importance of medicines optimisation and the hand that it plays in saving lives.
A great read, very highly recommended which will aid in getting you to think more critically towards your sources when writing a research project for your university course or even if you wish to examine an already conducted study.
Doctor, Doctor – Dr Rosemary Leonard
A fantastic autobiography featuring various patients and the approach to the management of their conditions from the eyes of a healthcare professional. Although, the narrator is not a pharmacist - issues that are touched upon are very relevant to the pharmacy profession such as the importance of medicines optimisation and the hand that it plays in saving lives.
The Vitamin Complex – Catherine Price
Brilliant encapsulation of the the common preconceptions surrounding these "panacea" medications today. It also accentuates the line where this self- medicating begins to do more harm than good.
The Top 100 Drug- Andre Hitchings et al
Most students, and I am no different, face the daunting task of learning countless drug names, uses and other important features to establish a solid foundation to our clinical knowledge. The book is perfect in giving those of us who have yet to compile our very own list of top 100 drugs with a complementary contextualising details in form of a drug profile.
Most students, and I am no different, face the daunting task of learning countless drug names, uses and other important features to establish a solid foundation to our clinical knowledge. The book is perfect in giving those of us who have yet to compile our very own list of top 100 drugs with a complementary contextualising details in form of a drug profile.
Bad Pharma/Bad Science – Benjamin Goldacre
Both books are incredible reads. In spite of this I feel that Bad pharma is more suited to those with a greater interest into research/ industry pharmacy whereas Bad science covers much the same profound matters that impact pharmacy/medicine but in a more straightforward way.
Both books are incredible reads. In spite of this I feel that Bad pharma is more suited to those with a greater interest into research/ industry pharmacy whereas Bad science covers much the same profound matters that impact pharmacy/medicine but in a more straightforward way.
Here are a few books from my reading list to get you started on broadening you horizons in medicine and pharmacy. Its always good to read around the content on your course, and gain a more in depth insight into the field that you wish to pursue. Let me know if you agree with my top 5 books every pharmacist should read- have I left out any major ones?
Note my disclaimer- I did not include any PHP publications simply because these are books that unquestionably have a place on every pharmacist's shelf.
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