Pharmacist involvement as a member of a renal transplant team.
A renal transplant service is described in which the pharmacist attends daily rounds, monitors drug dosage and conducts a medication instruction program aimed at improving patient compliance. A renal transplant handbook was developed to provide the patient with pharmacy, nursing and dietary instructions. Prior to patient discharge, the pharmacist provides a final medication consultation. As an active member of a renal transplant team, the pharmacist serves as a valuable source of drug information to medical personnel and patients.
D004032:Diet; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010595:Pharmacists; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D011241:Prednisone