Problem: Pharmacists are equipped to provide many direct patient care services including immunizations, preventative care services, wellness screenings, collaborative care services, medication therapy management (MTM), chronic disease management, and other direct patient care services in many different settings including hospital, community, and managed care pharmacy. Part of a pharmacist's role is to also function as an advocate for the patient.
Question:
Describe the patient advocacy activities of a pharmacist including how to help someone obtain a medication not covered by health insurance (or when the patient does not have health insurance). Also, include how you see yourself advocating for patients in your practice once you become a pharmacist.