Message of the President

This was the beginning...

Quotes

What was/were the most memorable moment(s) during your time as a member in the EAHP?

"The most significant moments for me were about the feeling of being part of the EThe most significant moments for me were about the feeling of being part of the European family of Hospital Pharmacists and my first attending at the EAHP Academy Seminar in Riga last year, and of course meeting with colleagues from other European countries."

- Gordana Ljubojevic, Clinical pharmacist at Institute "Dr. Miroslav Zotovic" in Banjaluka, Bosnia & Herzegovina

“I will never forget Dr. Gerard Lee, Past President of EAHP, and how enthusiast he was after the 1998 General Assembly. Also, in the Edinburgh Zoo’s restaurant, he was the first singer, followed by a band of UK Delegates singing the song “Alouette” while delegates from other countries participated as the choir."

- Leonidas Tzimis, Hospital Pharmacist, Chania General Hospital, Crete, Greece

"To experience the ability of EAHP to lobby and influence the development of hospital pharmacy in Europe."

- Frank Jørgensen, Hospital pharmacist , The Hospital Pharmacy in Bergen, Norway

What do you see as the EAHP biggest accomplishments?

"To establish public affairs at the EU in Brussels and public relations with the general public."

- Frans M P Lindelauf, Hospital pharmacist, St Jansdal Harderwijk, The Netherlands

"Many things, but I find academy seminars quite useful. It is also a great opportunity to connect to colleagues from other countries."

- Tijana Marinković, Clinical pharmacist, University Clinical centre Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina

"In my opinion, the EAHP biggest accomplishment is the ability to gather so many delegates from so many different countries around a table, discussing in a so polite manner."

- Leonidas Tzimis, Hospital pharmacist, Chania General Hospital, Crete, Greece

"The insourcing of the EAHP Congress and the professionalization of the association"

- Marco Bissig, Hospital pharmacist, Ospedale Civico Lugano, Switzerland

"The WP4 Pharmine report and the Basel statements on hospital pharmacy."

- Frank Jørgensen, Hospital pharmacist , The Hospital Pharmacy in Bergen, Norway

"I think it is promotion of hospital pharmacy all over Europe and support to all of us who need a help hand in achieving our professional goals, particularly for those of us who live and work in very complex but poor social and economic environment."

- Gordana Ljubojevic, Clinical pharmacist at Institute "Dr. Miroslav Zotovic" in Banjaluka, Bosnia & Herzegovina.

What would you like to see for the future of the EAHP?

"More exchange programs as it would be a good way for fast exchange of knowledge between European countries. This way we could all advance faster in our development of hospital and clinical pharmacy."

- Tijana Marinković, Clinical pharmacist, University Clinical centre Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina

"To represent the interests of European hospital pharmacists even more effectively and to increase engagement in patient safety issues."

- Dr. Thomas Langebner, Chief pharmacist at Krankenhaus Barmherzige Schwestern Linz, Austria

"Enlarge its bargaining power on European level."

- Ilaria Uomo, Hospital pharmacy, ASP Agrigento

"I would like to see the EAHP participating in the development of the Hospital Pharmacy Laws in the European Parliament!"

- Leonidas Tzimis, Hospital pharmacist, Chania General Hospital, Crete, Greece