Innovative Pharmacy-based Models in Scotland

Innovation can be defined as invention plus adoption plus diffusion of an idea or process. In healthcare, it may be a novel idea, product, service or care pathway that has clear benefits when compared to what is currently done. Successful innovations often possess two key qualities: they are both usable and desirable.

Many NHS staff have great ideas for improving the system and patient experience. If we are to realise the benefits from this, we must create a culture where innovation can flourish, and where our staff and patients feel empowered to contribute to the innovation process and help make change happen

In her presentation, Ms Gillian Cameron describes the role a pharmacist can play within the community team and the challenges that such pharmacists can face.  She also introduces a research project which she has been part of, and shares what the team has learnt from this.

Reference:
1. Kelly CJ, Young AJ. Promoting innovation in healthcare. Future Healthc J. 2017 Jun;4(2):121-125. doi: 10.7861/futurehosp.4-2-121. PMID: 31098448; PMCID: PMC6502619.

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• Gillian Cameron

  Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

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  Gillian Cameron

  Advanced Clinical Pharmacist NHS Lothian

  Role and Location

  Gillian is an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist working in primary care in NHS Lothian. Gillian’s current role involves supporting and developing a team of pharmacists to deliver the pharmacotherapy service.  Here, she is involved in delivering ‘teach and treat’ clinics and new ways of working, including hub working.

  Education

  Gillian qualified with her BSc in Pharmacy from University of Strathclyde in 1990 and achieved her MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice in 2021.  She has been qualified as independent prescriber since 2010 and is now working in general practice.  She has a keen interest in polypharmacy, having worked for NHS Lanarkshire for 4 years reviewing frail elderly patients in care homes.

  Research Interests

  Gillian is also involved in an NHS GGC/NHS Lothian joint research project, which evaluates pharmacist interventions for patients with moderate to severe COPD.

  She has a special interest in respiratory and previously worked in the Community Respiratory Team in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.  She has supported the University of Strathclyde in developing respiratory training sessions and OSCE case scenarios.

  Memberships

  General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

  Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)