Develop Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning Skills in Pharmacy Practice

Boost your performance in patient care courses and excel in advanced practice experiences with “Integrated Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning in Pharmacy Practice” by W. Cary Mobley. This comprehensive guide is designed to help pharmacy students and professionals develop the critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving skills necessary to provide exceptional patient care.

Master the Fundamentals of Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning

The book begins with a thorough review of the foundations of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and the Pharmacist’s Patient Care Process (PPCP). You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the essential skills required to succeed in pharmacy practice.

Real-World Examples and Practical Applications

Practicing clinical pharmacists share their real-world experiences, walking you through patient cases from their practice and revealing their thought processes as they integrate critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. You’ll learn how to:

• Apply the Pharmacist’s Patient Care Process (PPCP) in a step-by-step approach
• Utilize tools like concept maps and argument diagrams to organize your thinking and support your recommendations
• Plan and reflect on your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
• Identify and mitigate potential biases that may impact your reasoning

Broaden Your Critical Thinking Skills

While the standards of critical thinking are applied primarily to patient care in this text, the skills you’ll develop are universally applicable to all pharmacy courses, pharmacy practice, healthcare, and everyday life.

Publisher: McGraw Hill LLC
Publication Date: October 6, 2023
Language: English
ISBN: 9781264258734, 9781264258741