The role of healthcare professionals
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- What do I want to learn?
- What will I gain from this learning?
- What will my employer gain?
- What difference will it make to people who use my services?
Many vulnerable older people and those with complex medical, psychological and social needs have multidisciplinary teams involved in their care. Effective communication between professionals and patients, as well as between professionals themselves, is therefore essential to ensure safe and effective care. Here, we outline the roles of key healthcare professionals (HCPs) and discuss how they can integrate medicines optimisation into care pathways.