Archive for March, 2008

The Importance of Communicating Clearly with Our Patients

            I have been thinking a lot lately about the effect of poor health literacy on our patients’ ability to understand and ... [read more]
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Mar 01, 2008

Career Transitions Offer Excitement, Challenges

Lisa Gersema, Pharm.D., BCPS, was in flux, moving into a new role as phar­macy director at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. After nearly two ... [read more]
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Mar 01, 2008

New Computer Tablets Allow Pharmacists to Stay on Rounds

During the course of a pharmacist’s typical work day, spar­ing a few minutes here and there can mean more time for consulting with fellow ... [read more]
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Mar 01, 2008

Pharmacists Learn Ins & Outs of Creating New ED Position

            Tanya Claiborne, Pharm.D., had just been hired as the first emergency department (ED) pharmacist at Sentara Healthcare System ... [read more]
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Mar 01, 2008

Leadership Center Kicks Off Inaugural Year, Enrolls First Class

Eighty- five pharmacists have enrolled in the inaugural academic program of ASHP’s new Center for Health-System Pharmacy Leadership. The Center, a ... [read more]
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Mar 01, 2008

ASHP Again Endorses Intermediate Drug Category

ASHP reiterated its sup­port for the creation of a “behind-the-counter” class of medications during testi­mony at a Food and Drug ... [read more]
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Mar 01, 2008