This review highlights the growing prominence of self-care and explores the contribution of
community pharmacy. Firstly, background to self-care is discussed, followed by placing self …

Objectives Simulated patient (SP) methodology (mystery shop**) is used increasingly to
assess quality of pharmacy services, and evaluate impact of interventions. Our objective was …

Abstract On March 21, 2015, a meeting was held in London, United Kingdom, to address the
progress in targeting the unmet need for dry eye disease (DED) treatment. The meeting …

Originally the exclusive preserve of the private sector, the mystery shopper technique is
increasingly being used in the public sector. In the wake of the reforms to modernise the …

Background Worldwide the demands on emergency and primary health care services are
increasing. General practitioners and accident and emergency departments are often used …

After eye loss, a fast supply with a visually appealing prosthetic eye is not just a cosmetic
solution, it is the key factor for a successful social, occupational, and psychological …

Survey studies have played a significant role in understanding the gaps in the knowledge
and practices of health practitioners. However, there have been no such survey studies on …

Purpose To investigate the ability of pharmacy staff in the United Kingdom (UK) to diagnose
and treat dry eye. Methods A mystery shopper technique to simulate a patient with presumed …

Importance Misuse and overselling of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals poses a major
burden on both private and public health expenditures. Objective To seek evidence on …

Aim To appraise history and symptom taking for contact lens consultations, to determine
current practice and to make recommendations for best practice. Method The peer reviewed …