Yolanda Smith

Feature Writer

B.Pharm.

Pharmacy

Yolanda graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of South Australia and has experience working in both Australia and Italy. She is passionate about how medicine, diet and lifestyle affect our health and enjoys helping people understand this. In her spare time she loves to explore the world and learn about new cultures and languages.

Articles from Yolanda

The Pharmacist’s Role in Palliative Care

Palliative care is a product of the modern hospice movement and has evolved significantly in recent decades. The term palliative refers to the relief of pain without dealing with the cause of the condition, and palliative care encompasses the symptomatic care of patients with lifelong conditions to improve the quality of life.

23 Jan 2017

Hiring the Right Pharmacy Team

A quality team of employees working in a pharmacy is an important factor in providing the best medical care to patients and ensuring the pharmacy is able to run effectively. However, hiring the right people can be a stressful process for many pharmacy owners and managers because there are many different details about the candidates’ work ethic and character to consider.

23 Jan 2017

Pharmacy Management

The manager of a pharmacy is responsible for the running of various aspects of the pharmacy, such as finances, staff, marketing, sales, and customer service. Each of the areas of pharmacy management will be discussed in more detail in this article.

23 Jan 2017

Pharmacy Ownership

Owning an independent, community-based pharmacy can be a rewarding career choice for a pharmacist, both for financial and professional gains. Many pharmacists may feel that employment with a major chain is the easiest or only viable career option, but pharmacy ownership should not be forgotten.

23 Jan 2017

Pharmacy Assistant Career

The career of a pharmacy assistant has no formal entry requirements and can offer individuals a fulfilling workplace to assist in improving public health. These professionals have a varied role in helping various aspects of the running of a pharmacy, working as a member of a team to provide the optimal care to patients through the provision of medications and relevant advice.

23 Jan 2017

Pharmacy Practice Profession

The primary mission of the pharmacy profession is to have a positive impact on the provision of public health service by ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. There are various facets to this mission, including the preparation and distribution of medications, as well as contact with patients and other members of the healthcare team.

23 Jan 2017

Pharmacist Integration Into Medical Homes

A patient-centered medical home is a model of healthcare delivery that aims to optimize health outcomes by providing complete and continuous medical care to patients. It is a team-based approach that involves many different health professionals, including pharmacists among others, who work together to improve patient health.

23 Jan 2017

Splinter Hemorrhages

Splinter hemorrhages are essentially small spots of blood caused due to bleeding under the nails. The nail bed, or the skin under the tough surface of the nail, has a number of small blood capillaries running through it.

18 Jan 2017

Subspecialties of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a specialization in medicine, but there are also several subspecialties of ophthalmology, which focus on certain diseases or parts of the eyes. This is not a complete list of all subspecialties in the field of ophthalmology, although it is a good overview of the possibilities for ophthalmologists who are looking to further specialize in a certain area.

17 Jan 2017

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention

There is a combination of factors that are thought to contribute to an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Some of these factors, such as premature birth or low birth weight, cannot be changed but other environmental factors can be altered to help prevent SIDS. These general factors include the sleeping position, sleeping environment, and care of the infant.

17 Jan 2017