In this updated second edition, author L. Michael Posey gives readers an insider¿s perspective on the workings of the profession. He revisits key topics such as government regulation, career pathways, membership organizations, communication skills, and ethics. In addition, he addresses how medication therapy management (MTM) is changing the practice of pharmacy. Key Features ¿ 11 informative chapters that explore the scope of the pharmacy profession. ¿ Straightforward analysis of top pharmacy issues and the forces shaping the profession. ¿ Timely reprints from the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association and Pharmacy Today that cover relevant issues such as the value of MTM, the future of independent pharmacy ownership, the status of reimbursement, and the impact of aging baby boomers on the health care system. ¿ A special chapter on communications in pharmacy by Bruce A. Berger, PhD, BPharm, one of pharmacy¿s foremost experts on interpersonal and organizational communication. ¿ Fascinating tables that summarize key pharmacy and world events throughout history. ¿ Important resources and contact information on associations, internships, residencies, and periodicals. ¿ Key terms defined in the text¿s margins and compiled in a glossary.