Research in social & administrative pharmacy : RSAP
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March 2008
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Res Social Adm Pharm · Mar 2008
Pharmacists as health educators and risk communicators in the early detection of prostate cancer.
Community pharmacist involvement in health communication could assist in ameliorating health disparities in a number of areas. One such area is the early detection of prostate cancer in patients. ⋯ Although the community pharmacists in this study were willing to take on responsibilities in the prevention and detection of prostate cancer, their knowledge base may serve as an impediment to action. Future research may identify means by which to educate pharmacists and enable their involvement.