An inservice program on pharmacogenetics to individualize drug therapy.
OBJECTIVE
To provide an understanding of the principles and applications of pharmacogenetics in drug therapy optimization.


METHODS
An online learning session accessed using the hospital intranet and a live case-based session were offered to hospital pharmacists, residents, students, and interns.


RESULTS
Knowledge was assessed with "check your knowledge" questions, case discussions, and a follow-up questionnaire. Pharmacists evaluated the instructor and the course using an anonymous survey tool.


CONCLUSIONS
This education provided pharmacists with a basic understanding of pharmacogenetics and the ability to apply pharmacogenetics to clinical practice.
Zembles
Tracy
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Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA. TZembles@chw.org
D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D020407:Internet; D009862:Online Systems; D010597:Pharmacogenetics / Q000193:education*; D057285:Precision Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D011361:Professional Competence; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods