Pharmacies as alternative sources of medical care: the case of Cincinnati.
Since the distribution of pharmacies is more equal, vis-a-vis population, than the distribution of physicians in Cincinnati the feasibility of using pharmacies as supplements to the primary care system was explored. In a sample of 108 pharmacies, it was found that 13% of the customer population asked medically related questions; pharmacists estimated that on average some 35% of their customers ask such questions. Women ask questions more frequently than men. Some 61% of the pharmacists would be willing to write and fill prescriptions should such a law be enacted in Ohio. If such a law were to be enacted consumer education and architectural modification of pharmacies would enhance the use of pharmacies as sources of medical care.
Selya
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Department of Geography, University of Cincinnati, OH 45221.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009820:Ohio; D010594:Pharmacies / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000600:supply & distribution; D010595:Pharmacists / Q000523:psychology; D010820:Physicians / Q000600:supply & distribution; D012494:Sampling Studies