Beyond the Ward: Leading Change in Antimicrobial Stewardship
In this World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week episode, Rachel Berry shares her journey from hospital pharmacist to antimicrobial stewardship specialist. Starting in cystic fibrosis care, she witnessed firsthand the impact of resistant infections. Rachel discusses a powerful patient case of a catheter-associated UTI that proved untreatable due to resistance.
Her passion deepened when her young son was diagnosed with leukemia, highlighting the critical importance of effective antibiotics in modern medicine. Now working at the UK Health Security Agency as a Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Fellow, Rachel combines her clinical expertise with national policy work. She reflects on balancing career progression with family life, including managing multiple relocations and returning to career focus as her children grow older.
The conversation covers the evolution of pharmacy practice, the value of independent prescribing qualifications, and the urgent need to preserve antimicrobial effectiveness for future generations.
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