The book discusses devices needed for special pharmaceutical services and purposes such as residential care homes and primary care based with GPs, pharmacy-based smoking cessation services, pharmacy-based anticoagulant services, pain management and terminal care, medication adherence and automation in hospital pharmacy.

Additional features include:

• Provides information on devices regarding theory, indications, and procedures concerning use, cautions, and place, in therapy.
• Assists pharmacists in understanding medical devices and instructing patients with the use of these devices.
• Focuses on providing the available evidence on effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of devices and the latest information in the particular field.
• Other healthcare providers interested in medical devices or involved in patients care where medical devices represent part of the provided care would benefit from the book.