SoWhoCaresAnyway E7 When the drugs don’t work

In this episode of "So Who Cares Anyway?" I am excited to introduce an insightful conversation with Sarah Trust, a clinical pharmacist who works across five general practices within one Primary Care Network.

Sarah shares her evolving perspective on prescribing and how her experience has shaped her approach to patient care. "The more experienced I get, the less I prescribe," she states, emphasising the importance of supporting people to understand their condition and the medications they take, and in turn, understanding each patient's unique context, finding the most effective ways to support their health and well-being.

Amongst other areas, Sarah talks about pain and pain management, explaining that sometimes the best way to support people isn't through medication, as it is not always in our gift to pharmacologically change pain. Highlighting the limitations of medication in pain management, Sarah focuses on holistic, person-centred approaches. Through these approaches, Sarah has dramatically improved medication management within the Primary Care Network she works in and enhanced people’s quality of life. Sarah also supports her team, sharing her learning, knowledge, and skills through both informal and formal education.

Tune in to hear more about how Sarah personalises care by understanding both the population she serves and the individuals she cares for, supporting them beyond prescriptions. Sarah's commitment to holistic and person-centred care is truly inspiring.

Episode resources

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