A5040583326- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
University of South Australia
2007
The Australian Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee guidelines call for a detailed medication history to be taken at the first point of admission an Emergency Department (ED). elderly, in particular those residing Residential Aged Care Facilities and with non-English speaking background, have been identified as patient groups vulnerable misadventure.to analyse incidence discrepancies histories these demographic when pharmacist elicited were compared by ED physicians. It also aimed investigate...
The Australian Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee guidelines call for a detailed medication history to be taken at the first point of admission hospital. Accurate histories are vital in optimising health outcomes and have been shown reduce mortality rates. This study aimed examine accuracy Emergency Department Royal Adelaide Hospital. Medication recorded by medical staff were compared those elicited pharmacy researcher. study, conducted over six-week period, included 100 patients age 70, who...