Concern over calls to shift asthma care from ‘GP-centric’ model
New discussion paper suggests involving community pharmacists in the development of patients' action plans
Community pharmacists should have a greater role in managing asthma, including authority to sign off on patients’ written action plans, according to provocative proposals from stakeholders.
An exploratory discussion paper released by the National Asthma Council Australia in February suggests handing more responsibility to pharmacists, rethinking guidelines and rescheduling key pharmacotherapies.
