OBJECTIVE: To discuss the working pattern and key points for pharmacists to carry out pharmaceutical care.METHODS: The working contents and working pattern of pharmacists were summarized by reviewing the experience of pharmacists in carrying out pharmaceutical care in certain departments in our hospital. RESULTS & CONCLUSION: To carry out clinical pharmaceutical care service,clinical pharmacists should actively participating in clinical work by giving monitoring on prescriptions,drug interaction,ADR and nutritional support,and communication with patients etc.