P & T Committee interview: communication and education contribute to an effective formulary system.
In this exclusive Hospital Formulary interview, Daniel Hinthorn, MD, and Harold Godwin, MS, chairman and secretary of the University of Kansas Medical Center P & T Committee, share that evolution, not revolution, has made for smooth transition in changes of formulary policy at their institution. They attribute the success of their P & T Committee to the collective experience of their members, to an educational rather than a confrontational approach, and to the active role of clinical pharmacists on the floors. Members of the University of Kansas Medical Center's P & T Committee view their involvement as a forum for valuable interaction, one which helps them stay at the forefront of important therapeutic advancements.
D003142:Communication; D005572:Formularies, Hospital as Topic / Q000592:standards*; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D007615:Kansas; D010606:Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee / Q000458:organization & administration*