TY  - JOUR
AU  - Sun, Shusen
PY  - 2024
TI  - Integrating pharmacy practice into precision emergency medicine: A pathway to enhanced patient care
JO  - Precision  Medication
SN  - 2950-5232
VL  - 1
IS  - 1
AB  - Precision emergency medicine (EM) represents a transformative approach to healthcare, integrating advanced technologies and human-centric data to tailor treatments to individual patient needs. This commentary explores the integration of pharmacy practice into the precision EM framework, highlighting the crucial role of pharmacists in improving treatment efficacy and optimizing patient outcomes. We discuss the drivers of precision EM, including the utilization of digital health tools, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning to refine pharmacogenetic recommendations, as well as the challenges and solutions related to implementing these advanced practices in emergency departments. The importance of collaborative multidisciplinary efforts, enhanced training in health data literacy, and policy advocacy for supporting genomic research and education reform is highlighted. This commentary also reflects on the growing necessity for pharmacists to adapt and evolve with the emerging technologies and protocols that define precision EM. The integration of pharmacogenetics, predictive analytics, and collaborative healthcare strategies promises to refine the effectiveness of emergency medicine and establish new standards in patient care, emphasizing precision, efficacy, and safety.
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prmedi.2024.10.004
DO  - 10.1016/j.prmedi.2024.10.004