EAHP 2012 Report – An Irish Viewpoint

by Zara Qadir – Some quotes from Irish Pharmacists at EAHP 2012.

What were the highlights of the European Association Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) 2012 Conference?

“I really enjoyed the lean model seminar.”

David Walsh, Pharmacist, Merlin Park University Hospital Galway, Ireland

 

“For me, the highlight of the EAHP conference was the lean model seminar. It was something, I didn’t know much, and I think it’s an important aspect of management, and could provide very good results and better work practice for pharmacists and pharmacies in general.”

Nuno Silva, Pharmacist, St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin

 

[Right to left: David Walsh and Nuno Silva]

 

“I really enjoyed the pain presentations; the speakers were excellent and very passionate about their subject matter.”

Joan Dockery, Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Limerick

 

 

[Right to left: Joan Dockery, colleague, and Marie Keane]

 

What is your experience of using unlicensed medication in your clinical practice?

 ‘It would be useful if there was some European initiative to provide hospitals use unlicensed medicines.’

Marie Keene, Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Limerick