The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on addressing common barriers to pharmacy-based point-of-care testing
Donald G. Klepser, Nicklas Klepser, Jennifer Adams, Alex J. Adams, Michael E. Klepser
Abstract
: It is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic created an awareness and opportunity for pharmacy-based point-of-care testing. The changes made in response to the pandemic have the potential to increase the role of pharmacy-based testing, but additional regulatory changes and wider pharmacy adoption are still needed to maximize the value of such services.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicPharmacy2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Point of carePoint-of-care testingIntensive care medicineVirologyFamily medicineInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)NursingPathologyDiseaseOutbreakPharmaceutical Practices and Patient OutcomesPharmaceutical studies and practicesAntibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy