Welcome Message

Dear Members, Dear Guests, Dear Friends and Colleagues,

On behalf of the Swiss Society of Public Health Administration and Hospital Pharmacists (GSASA) and the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy (ESCP), we are pleased to welcome you to the 38th European Symposium on Clinical Pharmacy in Geneva.
In 2009, the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy celebrates its 30th anniversary. ESCP was indeed founded in Lyon in 1979 by clinical practitioners, researchers and educators from various countries across Europe. After 30 years of continuous development, the value of clinical pharmacy is now recognized and we anticipate a bright future. Within an increasingly complex environment, health professionals must coordinate their actions and learn how to use new technologies to maximize efficiency. Such challenges and pressure on performance should not divert us from our essential purpose: Patient Care.
Come and join us in Geneva to discuss and learn on Patient Focused Care, Multidisciplinary Cooperation and Integrating Technologies in our Work. During 3 days we will meet international experts reporting on recent developments, exchange and share knowledge during workshops, oral communications and poster sessions. Besides its extensive and diverse program addressing education, research and patient care, this symposium offers you ample opportunities for networking and friendly socializing.

We wish you all a very pleasant stay in Geneva, the host city of the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and the International Red Cross. This meeting will not only guarantee an exciting scientific programme but also a relaxing stay in Geneva, the central cross-roads of Western Europe.