Handbook of Evidence-Based Pharmacist Care: Clinical, Economic, and Humanistic Impacts: Volume 6: Widespread and Transmissible Infections

Recognizing that the value of pharmacists extends beyond clinical interventions to include cost-effective healthcare solutions and compassionate patient-centered care, this new series of handbooks showcases the expanded roles and responsibilities of pharmacists. It is the first of its kind to provide comprehensive information about evidence-based pharmacist care across a wide range of healthcare issues, providing the latest research, guidelines, and up-to-date best practices.Volume 6: Widespread and Transmissible Infections examines a wide range of infectious diseases, from common skin infections to globally impactful diseases such as COVID-19 and tuberculosis. Each chapter offers insights into the clinical, economic, and humanistic aspects of managing these infections, with a strong emphasis on the evidence-based role of pharmacists. Key topics include skin infections, sexually transmitted diseases, HPV, HIV, COVID-19, influenza, hepatitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis.Volumes in Handbook of Evidence-Based Pharmacist CareVolume 1: Cardiovascular DiseasesVolume 2: Endocrine, Respiratory, and Renal Diseases and DisordersVolume 3: Gastrointestinal Diseases and DisordersVolume 4: Arthritis and Psychiatric Diseases and DisordersVolume 5: System-Specific InfectionsVolume 6: Widespread and Transmissible InfectionsVolume 7: Skin Diseases and ConditionsVolume 8: Neurological, Hematological, and Urological Diseases and DisordersVolume 9: Oncological Diseases and DisordersVolume 10: Diseases and Disorders of Special PopulationsVolume 11: Pharmacist Care in Special ServicesVolume 12: Advanced Practices in Pharmacist CareVolume 13: Pharmacist Skills and CompetenciesVolume 14: Clinical Pharmacy, Advanced Pharmacist Practice, and Pharmacy Clinics: Case Studies from Around the World

About the Author

Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi, PhD, FRSPH (UK) , is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the College of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. He has more than 20 years of experience in education, practice, research, and administration in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia, having taught, prepared, designed, and written courses and programs for many universities on clinical pharmacy, pharmacy practice, social pharmacy, and patient care. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in international journals and book chapters and has edited more than 30 books. A fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health, UK, Prof. Yaser has been recognized globally for his contributions to pharmacy practice, education, and medication and patient safety and is listed as one of the Top 2% Scientists of the World by Stanford University. He is ranked among the best ten researchers globally in several key areas, highlighting his dedication and expertise in advancing medication safety and effectiveness.