title: Practical aspects of prescribing drugs for ambulatory patients.
abstract: One of the largest areas of concern in ambulatory medicine is the treatment of patients with drugs. This is of importance in short-term, acute processes and is especially vital in treating long-term, chronic problems. There are three primary areas of concern in treating ambulatory patients: dosage forms, compliance to the prescribed regimen, and the multiplicity of drugs. This paper discusses the proper use of the various dosage forms available: liquid, tablets, suppositories, and ointments. The physician should be knowledgeable about the drugs he uses and should take a rational approach to the selection and prescription of drugs in everyday practice.
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D004304:Dosage Forms; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D004358:Drug Therapy; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D004304:Dosage Forms; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations