50 graduated pharmacists from MONTEFARM participated in the educational workshop entitled "Process of therapy management - Discovery of diagnosis" organized by CInMED and supported by the Chamber of Pharmacy of Montenegro. The lecturer was a long-time independent consultant and director of professional programs at the international agency Pharma Expert, Assoc. Ph.D. sc. Arijana Meštrović, MPharm, FFIP. 

It is an interactive type of education that consisted of three modules, with a total duration of 60 hours, of which 30 hours were intended for theoretical classes and workshops, 10 hours for preparation and knowledge testing, 20 hours for working with patients, and finally documenting the results.

The "PUT" program is designed to help patients establish a diagnosis, monitor therapy and provide advice in the further course of treatment. The service protocol includes history taking and analysis of therapeutic approaches, including their effectiveness, possible contraindications and side effects of drugs.

This type of healthcare service is provided by SMART pharmacists who have completed training.

Dr. pharm. Bojana Đurišić and Dr. pharm. Rina Kovači, particularly stood out in practical application because every patient deserves a correct diagnosis and adequate therapy, which can significantly improve the quality of their life.

The results of service delivery are encouraging. For example, patient Lj.P. , who faced a lack of diagnosis and treatment for seven years, after consultation with Bojana, she was sent for additional tests. After reviewing the previous therapy, the findings and the current condition of the patient, Bojana estimated that the diagnosis of multiple myeloma was possible, which was confirmed by tests by a hematologist and an oncologist. Based on the diagnosis, the patient started chemotherapy. 

Also, our pharmacist Rina Kovači, applying the program in practice Therapy management process,  she focused on patients using different types of therapy, intensively monitoring their reaction to certain drugs. 

Both of our colleagues, due to their commitment, knowledge and effort, were awarded with education - "Summer school with Pharma Expert" which was organized in Jahorina from 23-25 ​​August 2024, where Bojana presented her case from practice, for which she was awarded by the Chamber of Pharmacy of Montenegro. Rina was awarded the CInMED award for the largest number of reported adverse drug reactions.

This experience shows the importance of commitment, empathy, continuous improvement and teamwork in health care. The biggest challenge was the integration of pharmacists into the process of diagnosis and management of therapy, which our Bojana successfully achieved through cooperation with colleagues from the health profession.

Please note that the provision of this service is of key importance in the treatment process, the ultimate goal of which is efficient and adequate treatment, thus improving the patient's quality of life.