Perceptions of pharmacists' role in the health care team through student-pharmacist led point-of-care screenings and its future application in health care

With the shortage of primary care providers, expansion of the scope of pharmaceutical practice is necessary. Although the public may not fully understand pharmacists' scope of practice, they are comfortable with pharmacists' knowledge related to general health needs outside of medications. The reported public comfort and trust of pharmacist knowledge and skills justify expanding the scope of pharmaceutical practice.