Overview
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolving role of pharmacists, focusing on the concept of care as a fundamental priority in today's healthcare landscape. It examines the trust and communication dynamics between pharmacists and patients, highlighting the critical relationship of care that emerges. In the wake of COVID-19, the interaction between healthcare professionals and the public has undergone significant transformation globally. Notably, in Italy, 2024 saw pivotal changes in drug distribution legislation, positioning community pharmacies as key healthcare hubs. This book delves into these shifts, addressing the challenges of patient marginality and fragility, as well as the self-care necessary for pharmacists to prevent burnout. Through targeted research, including a focus group with pharmacy students from the University of Siena and interviews with SIFO members, the book provides insights into how the profession is perceived by new generations and the anticipated changes resulting from AI collaboration. This essential read is tailored for pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists, offering valuable perspectives on the future of their profession.
Full Product Details
Author: Sabina Leoncini
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN: 9783032212481
ISBN 10: 3032212480
Pages: 111
Publication Date: 25 April 2026
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
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Author Information
Sabina Leoncini was a research fellow at the Department of Political and Cognitive Science, University of Siena, working on the European project Reversed. She is now an internship Tutor at the same University. She holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's degree in Anthropology from the University of Florence and is a Ph.D. candidate in Education at the same University. Her main areas of interest are prison re-education, gender equality in school and work, social inclusion, and the concept of care. Dr. Leoncini has collaborated with several of the most prestigious universities in Europe and beyond, including the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI), the European University Institute (EUI) in Fiesole, and the Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) in Munich. She has been the recipient of several grants (MFA, DAAD) and has participated in national projects of the Ministry of Education, including PON, PRIN and international projects. She currently teaches “The Complexity of the Pharmacist-Patient Relationship: For a Pedagogy of Care” in the University of Siena Pharmacy Degree Program. She is the author of 65 contributions. Since 2011, she has been writing essays and scientific articles in various international journals, both in Italian and English.
