Improving Medication Use Through Pharmacists' Access to Patient-Specific Health Care Information

Authors: Millonig M.K.; Jackson T.L.; Ellis W.M.

Source: Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Volume 42, Number 4, 1 July 2002 , pp. 638-645(8)

Publisher: American Pharmacists Association

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Abstract:

Objective: To review and discuss the importance of pharmacists having access to patient-specific health care information in order to provide pharmaceutical care. Data Sources: Articles identified through searches of MEDLINE and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts using the following key words: information, decision making, and pharmacist. Study Selection: English-language articles were evaluated for inclusion. Data Synthesis: Pharmacists have demonstrated their ability to positively affect patient outcomes related to medication use, including reducing patients' risk for medication-related adverse effects. Conclusion: Pharmacists, with proper access to patient-specific health care information, can reduce patients' risk for medication-related problems and improve the quality of their health care.

Document Type: Review article

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