How do pharmacists navigate clinical uncertainty when reviewing polypharmacy? A critical literature review
Pharmacist, patient and environmental factors can influence pharmacists' decision-making when experiencing clinical uncertainty during polypharmacy review. Clinical education, peer support and multidisciplinary working have roles in reducing clinical uncertainty and therefore optimising pharmacists' reviews of polypharmacy.
Authors
- Rupert Payne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5842-4645)
- Jenny Scott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4920-0914)
- Karen L. Mattick (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1800-773X)
- Tomazo J Kallis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1654-5464)
Institutions
- University of Exeter (GB)
- University of Bristol (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Primary Care
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-025-03122-3
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00