Specialty pharmacists boost the care and compliance of HIV-infected patients.
Pharmacists have a key role to play in managing patients infected with HIV That is the conclusion of a new study showing that clinical pharmacists may well be an underutilized resource in managing patients Swho are beginning treatment with highly active antiretroviral therapy. And investigators report that their value is particularly noticeable among disadvantaged populations.
D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010595:Pharmacists / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011203:Poverty; D024382:Professional Role