Published Ms. Kornrat Pimeaim, Pharm.D, a senior professional pharmacist from the Out-patient Pharmaceutical Care Unit, Out-patient Pharmacy Division, Pharmacy Department Siriraj Hospital, attended “The 9th Asia Pacific Region Conference of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease” in Taipei, Taiwan, from April 26th – 30th, 2024, and presented a poster presentation on the topic “Outcomes of telepharmacy focus on drug-related problems and medication errors in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients at the tertiary-care hospital, Thailand”. Pharmacist Pimeaim sought to elevate Siriraj Hospital’s profile within the healthcare community by demonstrating the critical role of pharmacists in interdisciplinary patient care, ultimately contributing to enhanced patient care efficiency.
The 9th Asia Pacific Region Conference of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease aims to share cutting-edge knowledge, promote higher-quality prevention and care, and ultimately eliminate the suffering caused by lung diseases. Held every 2-3 years, the conference brings together eminent, world-class speakers, fosters relationships among Asian countries and beyond, and strengthens international academic cooperation. Moreover, APRC2024 will elevate the global stature of tuberculosis physicians and pulmonologists while providing concrete guidance to shape the future of the pulmonology field. Over 1,500 scholars and experts from around the world were presented with new methods, technologies, and treatments at the conference.
