Implementation of standardized forms to increase pharmacist/physician communication.
This article reports on the development and use of carbonized, standard communication forms by pharmacists in a 150-bed osteopathic teaching institution. The use of these communication forms has resulted in increased physician awareness of the clinical services offered by pharmacy and standardized responses to recurring drug therapy recommendations. Communication between physicians and pharmacists has been expanded, and a cost savings in drug therapy has resulted.
D003142:Communication; D004358:Drug Therapy; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D006774:Hospitals, Osteopathic; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D009817:Office Management; D010414:Pennsylvania; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital