Pharmacist Communication | Functional Medicine / Supplements | Patient Safety Podcast 30 credit minutes

Interest in functional medicine and direct-to-consumer diagnostic testing continues to grow, shaping how many patients think about prevention, wellness, and chronic disease management. This course explores key concepts in functional medicine and examines how pharmacists can thoughtfully evaluate these approaches through an evidence-based lens. You will gain practical insight to support informed patient conversations while maintaining professional standards and scope-appropriate care.
 

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Describe foundational principles of functional medicine and their relevance to evidence-based care in pharmacy.
2. Summarize factors pharmacists should consider when evaluating the evidence supporting functional medicine approaches.

Faculty

Rachel Maynard, PharmD

Disclosures:

Rachel Maynard has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Josie Phillips-Ross PharmD, ABAAHP, FAAMM

Disclosures:

Josie Ross has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Course Details