"Convenient space" or "a tight squeeze": Insider views on the community pharmacy

Authors: Rapport, F., Doel, M.A. and Jerzembek, G.S.

Journal: Health and Place

Volume: 15

Issue: 1

Pages: 315-322

ISSN: 1353-8292

DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2008.06.002

Abstract:

This paper presents research aimed at identifying the extent to which pharmacy spaces are aligned to good professional practice, enhance a professional's sense of self and meet the demands of the public. Findings from a novel, qualitative, mixed-methods approach employing biographic and photographic techniques indicate that UK pharmacy spaces are less accessible than intended by the Department of Health's pharmacy contract. Pharmacists escape to the dispensary to preserve their professional self-identity and to avoid the expectations of a demanding public. Recent innovations such as consultation rooms lack clarity of intent amid the multiple functions that a busy community pharmacy demands. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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"Convenient space" or "a tight squeeze": insider views on the community pharmacy.

Authors: Rapport, F., Doel, M.A. and Jerzembek, G.S.

Journal: Health Place

Volume: 15

Issue: 1

Pages: 315-322

ISSN: 1353-8292

DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2008.06.002

Abstract:

This paper presents research aimed at identifying the extent to which pharmacy spaces are aligned to good professional practice, enhance a professional's sense of self and meet the demands of the public. Findings from a novel, qualitative, mixed-methods approach employing biographic and photographic techniques indicate that UK pharmacy spaces are less accessible than intended by the Department of Health's pharmacy contract. Pharmacists escape to the dispensary to preserve their professional self-identity and to avoid the expectations of a demanding public. Recent innovations such as consultation rooms lack clarity of intent amid the multiple functions that a busy community pharmacy demands.

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Preferred by: Frances Rapport

"Convenient space" or "a tight squeeze": Insider views on the community pharmacy

Authors: Rapport, F., Doel, M.A. and Jerzembek, G.S.

Journal: HEALTH & PLACE

Volume: 15

Issue: 1

Pages: 315-322

eISSN: 1873-2054

ISSN: 1353-8292

DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2008.06.002

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"Convenient space" or "a tight squeeze": insider views on the community pharmacy.

Authors: Rapport, F., Doel, M.A. and Jerzembek, G.S.

Journal: Health & place

Volume: 15

Issue: 1

Pages: 315-322

eISSN: 1873-2054

ISSN: 1353-8292

DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2008.06.002

Abstract:

This paper presents research aimed at identifying the extent to which pharmacy spaces are aligned to good professional practice, enhance a professional's sense of self and meet the demands of the public. Findings from a novel, qualitative, mixed-methods approach employing biographic and photographic techniques indicate that UK pharmacy spaces are less accessible than intended by the Department of Health's pharmacy contract. Pharmacists escape to the dispensary to preserve their professional self-identity and to avoid the expectations of a demanding public. Recent innovations such as consultation rooms lack clarity of intent amid the multiple functions that a busy community pharmacy demands.

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