Medication problems of rheumatic patients assessed by domicillary visits by pharmacists.
A pilot scheme of domicillary visits to thirty-three rheumatic patients attending either a specialized clinic or general practitioners was undertaken. Patients' understanding of their therapy and compliance with prescribed regimens was assessed, and a comparison made between specialized medical records and actual medications found in the home. A number of cases are discussed in detail to highlight some of the problems uncovered. It is suggested that the visits by pharmacists were sufficiently useful to extend the scheme.
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008499:Medical Records; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010595:Pharmacists; D012651:Self Medication