Do doctors know more about drugs than pharmacists?

Pharmacists: Pharmacists are the most underutilized health professionals. They go to school for six years and then mainly hide in the back of the pharmacy counting pills. But pharmacists generally know a lot more about drugs than doctors. Plus they’re available in convenient locations and at convenient times.

Are doctors supposed to know everything?

Originally Answered: Does a doctor suppose to know everything? No. If talking a medical doctor, they are supposed to have a good comprehensive knowledge of basic human anatomy, biological processes, first aid. The rest is a deeper understanding in their particular specialty, if any.

Do doctors need to know pharmacology?

In a majority of cases, treatment comes in the form of a prescription. A thorough knowledge of pharmacology is essential for successfully practicing medicine and surgery and to offer patients the best treatment outcomes possible.

What should I know about medicines before taking them?

Make sure all medicines are stored safely and out of the reach of younger brothers or sisters and pets. If you have any allergies, tell your doctor and pharmacist before they start you on a new medicine. If you get a rash, start itching, vomiting, or have trouble breathing after starting a medicine, tell your parents immediately.

Why is it important to know how the drug works?

Knowing how the drug works provides the rationale for its use in the treatment of a particular disease. This also promotes adherence to treatment. 2. Why did my doctor prescribe this drug?

What is the Med list and why is it important?

Effie Brickman, Director of the Ambulatory Medication Safety Project at the Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors, says that the Med List helps improve medication safety in three ways. First, the Med List gives patients a single place to write down all their medications, regardless of how many pharmacies they use.

Do you talk to patients about what medications they take?

Internist Bruce Karlin, MD, who tested the Med List in his Worcester, Massachusetts, practice, says that conversations with patients about what medications they are taking can be frustrating for both parties. “Some patients will say, ‘I take a pink pill at night, and a blue one, do you know what they are?’