Pharmacy in Bondage: 2nd Edition

By Dr. Patrick Ojo

We have specialists catering to every aspect of our life except the poison that we pump into our body as drugs; all specialists are in control of their destiny except pharmacists, who are treated like children in their supposed area of jurisdiction; pharmacists are overeducated, underutilized and marginalized medical practitioners; drugs are che

• Language: English
• Publisher: Go To Publish
• Release date: Jul 8, 2021
• ISBN: 9781647493523

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Pharmacy in Bondage

Copyright © 2021 Dr. Patrick Ojo

ISBN-13: ePub: 978-1-64749-352-3

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BOOK ACCOLADES/REVIEWS/COMMENTS

AND JUSTICE FOR PHARMACY.

1. HOLLYWOOD BOOK REVIEWS:

When it comes to the health profession, many people automatically associate the profession with that of a Doctor or Nurse. Yet there is another profession whose contributions have greatly added and aided the medical health career, and that is that of the Pharmacist. As scientist Tu You once said, My choice of learning pharmacy was driven by my interests, curiosity, and a desire to seek new medicines for patients. In author Dr. Patrick Ojo’s book Pharmacy in Bondage, the author uses their expertise to fully explore the history of the world of Pharmacy. From the extensive knowledge and education pharmacists must undergo and their expertise with medicine to how undervalued and underutilized pharmacists are in the medical field and beyond, the author takes the time to perfectly outline this field in full. This is a lengthy, passionate and thorough read. The author really takes the time to delve into so much of the health profession and pharmacology in particular. From the history of the various branches of health and medicine to the history of pharmacy, comparing the curriculum of medical schools around the world to that of pharmacology, and the expertise pharmacists have with drugs and medicine overall, this book covers the topic in great detail, and yet never takes the time to assert itself as the dominate profession in the field of medicine. Instead the author encourages readers to seek a balance where all medical professionals work together for the good of the patient rather than themselves. This is a perfect book for those who enjoy reads involving medicine, health, and in particular pharmacology. In particular pharmacists and medical professionals will appreciate the detail and the insight into their field the book provides, and showcases the intense education that goes into the field. The author’s expertise and knowledge shine through in every chapter, highlighting specific drug trials and cases and how pharmacology helps to bring the right medicine into the field. This was a detail-oriented, lengthy and educational read. Dr. Patrick Ojo’s novel Pharmacy in Bondage is an enriching and thought-provoking read, and the author brilliantly focuses on the ins and outs of the pharmacological field in general that most average readers would not have been privy to. Be sure to grab your copy and see for yourself why pharmacists are not to be taken for granted.

A brief history of Pharmaceuticals: Medicine has come a long way from pure herbs and larvae and will likely continue to improve as time passes. Pharmaceuticals has always been an essential part of medical history as it maintains and improves the quality of human life by giving people easy access to medication and alternative treatments. This is done by studying the effects of different compounds on the human body when ingested. In Pharmacy in Bondage, the book published by author Patrick Ojo creates a detailed account of the history of pharmaceuticals consisting of its rise in popularity, its practices, and its repression into a forgotten medical science part. Society must recognize pharmacists are an essential part of the management of health. It is becoming more comfortable to ask for assistance at a pharmacy than to ask for help in more intricate medical facilities. Pharmacists are critical to ensuring patient safety, optimal health outcomes, and controlling total healthcare spending. An informative point of view and one that is shared by many. Doctors are indeed the more well-known medical professionals, but pharmacists are Just as essential to human health and well-being. We have specialists who cater to every aspect of our lives except the poison that we pump into our bodies as drugs; all specialists are in control of their destiny except pharmacists who are treated as children in their area of jurisdiction; pharmacists are over-educated, under-utilized and marginalized medical practitioners. Copies of this informative work are available online at Amazon, BarnesandNoble, and GoToPublish. Read the hardships and criticisms the pharmaceutical branch of medicine must endure as well as read the history of such a traditional branch of medicine. This book addresses the challenges that pharmacists face in trying to make full use of in different health care settings.

Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza

1. 5 Star - 100% (5 out of 5) Book Review by D. Buffington, a Customer in Amazon.com: Buffington Reviewed Pharmacy In Bondage with the following caption -- Pharmacists make The Difference with regards to Medication Safety and Improved Health Outcomes. He tagged his review as Critical issue, noting that pharmacists are critical to ensuring patient safety,optimal health outcomes, and controlling total health care spend. This book addresses the challenges that pharmacists face in their attempt to be fully utilized across different health care settings. Like most of the reviewers in this section, Buffington is relatively unknown to the author and might not be a medical professional.

D. Buffington

Customer reviews, Amazon.com

2. United States of America Dept. of Health & Human Services through Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, 21st United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, 2009 — 2014 said via Associate Administrator Joyce G. Somsak, we certainly agree with Pharmacy in Bondage that clinical pharmacy services that are integrated into our healthcare system improve patient safety and patient outcomes. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), one of the agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services is at the forefront of this issue with a breakthrough effort to improve the quality of health care across America by integrating evidence-based clinical pharmacy services into the care and management of patients with chronic diseases. This initiative is called HRSA’s Patient Safety and Clinical Pharmacy Collaborative (PSPC). To learn more about our efforts and to see the progress that the PSPC has made towards maximizing the value of clinical pharmacy services, please visit our Web site: http://www.hrsa.gov/patientsafety/default.htm. Teams of organizations that participate in this collaborative are implementing many of the principles contained in your book, Pharmacy in Bondage.

Secretary Kathleen Sebelius thru Joyce G.

Somsak, Associate Administrator.

3. Representative Bart Stupak in US Congress, Michigan (Democratic) - District 1, 103rd-111th (1993-2011): Rep Bart said as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, I am familiar with the unique challenges involved in prescription drug regulation. I commend you for your knowledge of medicine, in particular pharmacology.

4. Representative Clifford Cliff Stearns in US Congress, Florida (Republican) – District 6, 101st-112th (1989-2012): Rep Clifford said Pharmacy in Bondage Couple my personal interest in our healthcare system and its escalating importance on a national level, I am sure to find your book very informative. Thanks for your thoughtfulness.

5. Representative Heather Wilson of New Mexico (Republican), in US Congress, New Mexico, District 1 105th -110th (1997-2009): Rep Heather did not only read the book, Pharmacy in Bondage twice or more but went ahead to introduce the Bill, H.R. 5780 — Medicare Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner Services Coverage Act of 2008 before the end of 110th Congress Session based on the message of the book. The Bill, H. R. 5780 was supported by cosponsors Rep. Marion Berry of Arkansa (Democratic) District 1 105th -111th (1997-2011), Rep David Price of North Carolina (Democratic) District 4 105th -116th (1997-Present), Rep Mike McIntyre of North Carolina (Democratic) District 7 105th -113th (1997-2015), Rep Bob Etheridge Of North Carolina (Democratic) District 2 105th -111th (1997-2011) and Rep Tom Udall of New Mexico (Democratic) District 3 106th -110th (1999-2009) and Senator of New Mexico 111th -116th (2009-Present). All of them read the book, Pharmacy in Bondage and supported pharmacy libration with the bill, H.R 5780.

6. Lauren Arsonson on behalf of The Pharmacy Coalition comprising of Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, American Pharmacists Association, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Food Marketing Institute, National Alliance