In our post-pandemic, workforce-challenged and cash-strapped healthcare system, it would be easy to view self care as a convenient, cheap alternative to more conventional treatments. This would be doing self care and its many proponents and participants a huge disservice.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you will:
Understand the concept of self care, which is developing in the wider healthcare agenda
Appreciate the importance of modern collaborative working in supporting successful self care outcomes
Be aware of ations you can take to positively promote self care as a feasible option for your customers, patients and colleagues.
Written by Nanette Kerr, an independent consultant specialisng in pharmacy and healthcare sector.
