Formalizing written communication by decentralized pharmacists with prescribers.
The development of a standardized drug information system is explained. The development of such a system provides increased communication, documentation, and quality assurance information. The pharmacist is now able to effectively and consistently communicate with the medical staff regarding pertinent patient information. This formalized drug information system also proves beneficial in containing drug costs for the patients and the hospital.
Heitman
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West Side VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612.
Krivanek
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D003142:Communication; D004282:Documentation; D004346:Drug Information Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care