Synergistic Roles in Patient Care: A Critical Review of Pharmacist and Nurse Collaboration
Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare is critical for enhancing patient outcomes, particularly through the synergistic roles of pharmacists and nurses. This critical review examines the complementary functions of these professionals in patient care. The review synthesizes current literature, highlighting how pharmacists' expertise in medication management and nurses' proficiency in patient care coordination collectively improve health outcomes. Key areas of collaboration include medication adherence, error reduction, and chronic disease management.