Title: Pharmacy in Bondage
Author: Dr. Patrick Ojo
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1425987169
Pages: 636
Genre: Nursing Pharmacology/Basic Medical Sciences/Pharmacies
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
When it comes to the health profession, many people automatically associate the profession with that of a Doctor or Nurse. Yet there is another profession whose contributions have greatly added and aided the medical health career, and that is that of the Pharmacist. As scientist Tu You once said, “My choice of learning pharmacy was driven by my interests, curiosity, and a desire to seek new medicines for patients.”
In author Dr. Patrick Ojo’s book “Pharmacy in Bondage”, the author uses their expertise to fully explore the history of the world of Pharmacy. From the extensive knowledge and education pharmacists must undergo and their expertise with medicine to how undervalued and underutilized pharmacists are in the medical field and beyond, the author takes the time to perfectly outline this field in full.
This is a lengthy, passionate and thorough read. The author really takes the time to delve into so much of the health profession and pharmacology in particular. From the history of the various branches of health and medicine to the history of pharmacy, comparing the curriculum of medical schools around the world to that of pharmacology, and the expertise pharmacists have with drugs and medicine overall, this book covers the topic in great detail, and yet never takes the time to assert itself as the dominate profession in the field of medicine. Instead the author encourages readers to seek a balance where all medical professionals work together for the good of the patient rather than themselves.
This is a perfect book for those who enjoy reads involving medicine, health, and in particular pharmacology. In particular pharmacists and medical professionals will appreciate the detail and the insight into their field the book provides, and showcases the intense education that goes into the field. The author’s expertise and knowledge shine through in every chapter, highlighting specific drug trials and cases and how pharmacology helps to bring the right medicine into the field.
This was a detail-oriented, lengthy and educational read. Dr. Patrick Ojo’s novel “Pharmacy in Bondage” is an enriching and thought-provoking read, and the author brilliantly focuses on the ins and outs of the pharmacological field in general that most average readers would not have been privy to. Be sure to grab your copy and see for yourself why pharmacists are not to be taken for granted.