Division of Pharmacy Professional Development - University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
46 episodes
3 months ago
We explore a wide range of topics related to pharmacy practice, patient care, and healthcare delivery in every setting. Listen in as we speak with respected experts and key thought leaders about their lessons learned. Our goal is to empower pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students to advance their practice by introducing them to new knowledge and role models.
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We explore a wide range of topics related to pharmacy practice, patient care, and healthcare delivery in every setting. Listen in as we speak with respected experts and key thought leaders about their lessons learned. Our goal is to empower pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students to advance their practice by introducing them to new knowledge and role models.
Lucas Berenbrok, PharmD, BCACP, TTS - Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Therapeutics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy - talks with us about hearing loss and the important role pharmacists can play as OTC hearing aids become available in 2020.
Key Lessons:
Most older adults have some degree of hearing loss and it can significantly impact the quality of life
There are many causes of hearing loss including medications, infections, cerumen, and aging
A screening exam for hearing impairment is part of the Welcome to Medicare Exam, but hearing aids are not covered by Medicare.
OTC hearing aids are predicted to be a far more affordable option for patients with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
Pharmacists have an important role in assessing patients and referring them to an audiologist for hearing exams.
Pharmacists can assist patients select an appropriate OTC hearing aid
To find an audiologist: American Academy of Audiology
PharmacyForward
We explore a wide range of topics related to pharmacy practice, patient care, and healthcare delivery in every setting. Listen in as we speak with respected experts and key thought leaders about their lessons learned. Our goal is to empower pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students to advance their practice by introducing them to new knowledge and role models.
