Impact of a clinical pharmacist on antibiotic prescribing. A multicenter trial.
Within the past two decades, hospital pharmacists have become increasingly involved in providing consultation to physicians for drug management. Antibiotic use has become a complex and rapidly expanding discipline, complicated by the introduction of multiple new antimicrobial agents, each with unique features, and the pressures of prospective payment schemes. This study demonstrated that a team including a pharmacist had a positive impact on medical residents' utilization of antibiotics.
Thornton
J P
JP
Baxter Healthcare Corp., Lincolnshire, IL.
Goff
D A
DA
Segal
R
R
Guy
J T
JT
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods; D003663:Decision Trees; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education; D009820:Ohio; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010595:Pharmacists; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D012107:Research Design
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents