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Pharmacist David Rose

How a community pharmacist uses the Dorset Care Record during the week

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Instant answers to queries is one of the most useful elements of the Dorset Care Record for community pharmacist David Rose.

David, who runs the pharmacy at Marnhull in North Dorset, has been the most extensive user of the shared care record: “The most useful thing is you get answers to queries and you can sort out the problem. Now, you don’t have to come back to it or chase for answers later if someone hasn’t got back to you.

“You can also look for answers to queries you have referred and no reply has been received, which happens fairly often. Continue reading “How a community pharmacist uses the Dorset Care Record during the week” →

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Community Pharmacies and the Dorset Care Record – Webinar

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In the second of our series of webinars, Dorset Local Pharmaceutical Committee chief officer Amanda Moores and Marnhull pharmacist David Rose explore the benefits of using the Dorset Care Record. In conversation with the DCR’s communications manager Tony McDougal, they tackle the differences between the DCR and Summary Care Record, how pharmacists can get the most of shared care record and the regional and national situation.

 

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Webinar: Community Pharmacies and the Dorset Care Record

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Come and listen to Amanda Moores, Dorset Local Pharmaceutical Committee (Dorset LPC) chief officer and a community pharmacist David Rose, from Marnhull Pharmacy, in conversation with the Dorset Care Record’s communications and engagement officer Tony McDougal on how community pharmacists are using the shared care record.

Community pharmacies in Dorset have been able to access the Dorset Care Record for the past 18 months, which has prompted national interest.

Among the issues under the spotlight will be encouraging national chains to get involved, how can pharmacists get the most out of share care records and how can we encourage more community pharmacies to get involved.

The free webinar will take place on Monday 28 February from 12.30-1.15pm and is open to all.

To register –

Webinar – community pharmacy and the Dorset Care Record

 

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DCR features in Government data strategy publication

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The Dorset Care Record features in the Government’s data strategy, launched by the Department of Health and Social Care this week. The Strategy is designed to support delivery of patient centred care with a view of giving them better access and greater control over their health and care data.

We were highlighted for our work enabling community pharmacies to have access to the Dorset Care Record during the first wave of the Covid pandemic last Spring. Continue reading “DCR features in Government data strategy publication” →

Marnhull Pharmacy, North Dorset

How one North Dorset pharmacist is using the Dorset Care Record

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Community pharmacy professionals have been able to use the Dorset Care Record since the middle of last year, supporting their integration in the county’s health and social care system.

The sector was the first outside the acute and community hospital and social care settings to be given access to the DCR portal and they play a crucial role in supporting patients to make the most of their medicines and manage long-term conditions.

Many pharmacists are using the DCR to care for patients after discharge from hospital or to check blood results to assist with medicines discussions. Continue reading “How one North Dorset pharmacist is using the Dorset Care Record” →