New Society books provide introduction to sports medicine and IT
New books from the Pharmaceutical Press (the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's publishing arm) provide pharmacists with an introduction to sports medicine and an explanation of information technology in pharmacy.
 ‘Sport
and exercise for pharmacists’ has been produced to
give pharmacists an introduction to the prevention and treatment of injuries
and ailments
commonly experienced in sport and exercise. It also provides advice on
health promotion and maintenance through an active lifestyle, the risks
and benefits of sport and exercise in specific common conditions, and
drug use and misuse in sport.
The Society says: “As a result of health promotion and changes
in lifestyle, increasing numbers of people are taking part in sporting
activities. This [book] will equip pharmacists with the knowledge that
they need to provide patients, participating at whatever level, with
evidence-based advice on sport and exercise-related health matters.”
The 376-page paperback, which costs £29.95, has been written by
pharmacist Steven Kayne, who is an independent pharmacy consultant. |
 The second book, ‘Information technology for pharmacists’,
will help pharmacists make the most of the information technology they
face in their day-to-day working lives, says the Society. “It provides
a basic understanding of all aspects of computing and how this knowledge
can be applied to pharmacy practice. In addition, it gives an overview
of electronic information systems and sources relevant to community and
hospital pharmacy, and covers key issues such as NHSnet, electronic transfer
of prescriptions and electronic patient records and confidentiality.
A glossary of computer terms is also included.”
The book is aimed principally at practising pharmacists but is expected to be
of value also to preregistration trainees, pharmacy students and IT professionals
working in health care.
The 256-page paperback book, costing £26.95, has been written
by a pharmacist, Richard Fisher, who is an information technology consultant
at Synapse Consulting
Ltd.
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The
Pharmaceutical Journal