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Luís is a Portuguese pharmacist who is currently managing his community pharmacy where he has created a Research and Development department for the implementation of pharmacy services and the production of evidence to foster phamacy practice.
As a member of the Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society he was part of the Community Pharmacy Section for 4 years and, since 2019, he has being serving as the President of the South and Autonomous Regions Branch and as a National Board member.
In the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Luís served as the Coordinator and Chairperson of the Young Pharmacists’ Group (YPG) (2011-2012) and, from 2013 to 2021, he was the Secretary and Treasurer of the Community Pharmacy Section (CPS).
In 2017 Luís was awarded a FIP Fellowship and, in 2021, elected as FIP Professional Secretary, thus having a seat at the FIP Executive Committee.
Luís has received training on business and change management, political studies and human resources management. He is pa
Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration in Pharmacy Practice: Strategies for Health System Transformation
This session will focus on the integral role of pharmacy in health system reform through interprofessional collaboration. With pharmacists standing at the forefront amidst the global diversity of healthcare needs, their participation is crucial for advancing care efficiency, effectiveness, and equity. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) provide a framework for these collaborative efforts, demonstrating how pharmacists can navigate and surmount barriers to health care. Key to achieving Universal Health Coverage and fulfilling the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, the session will showcase how pharmacists are essential in ensuring access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable medicines. This presentation will highlight the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) role in promoting pharmacist-led patient safety, underlining the expansive contributions of pharmacists in ensuring continuous patient care and fortifying health systems globally. Through interprofessional collaboration, pharmacists are instrumental in transforming health systems.
Learning objectives
- To explore barriers and opportunities to interprofessional collaboration from the perspective of pharmacists.
- To examine the benefits of interprofessional collaboration from the perspective of pharmacists, emphasising its impact on patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
- To highlight the importance of interprofessional education in fostering collaborative practices among healthcare professionals, with a specific focus on pharmacists.
- To share success stories of interprofessional collaboration and interprofessional education, illustrating their transformative potential in strengthening health systems and ensuring seamless continuity of care.