Nabil Fakih Explains the Role of Pharmacists During Times of Crisis
The current novel coronavirus epidemic is a grave concern across the world. The US government has raised a nationwide alert about the virus. Nabil Fakih, a former member of the State of Michigan Board of Pharmacy, said pharmacists could play a key role during this time of crisis. Working with other medical staff Clinical pharmacists are working closely with other members of the medical field. They monitor people who might have contracted the virus. Since this is a new virus, experts are also working hard to find the best procedures to help patients while keeping healthcare workers safe. The virus is a novel strain, which means that there is no known cure for it yet. Medical practitioners are also trying to find a possible treatment or cure for the victims. Other support roles Nabil Fakih notes that the powerful role of pharmacists during emergencies extends beyond direct contact with patients and clinical experiments. During the SARS breakout in 2002-2003, community pharmacist...