Discussions

The primary goals in the treatment of pediatric fever should be to improve the patient’s overall comfort, maintain hydration and address signs of serious illness.

Pharmacists can play key roles in monitoring adherence and treatment response, and managing adverse effects.

The repeat phone calls from the dealership were genuine. It had been more than a year since my last service. I got to thinking about my own body. Shouldn’t it too have scheduled maintenance?

There has been a growing body of evidence over the years about how the idea of offloading ‘minor’ illnesses to non-physicians doesn’t achieve the benefits intended.

There has been a growing body of evidence over the years about how the idea of offloading ‘minor’ illnesses to non-physicians doesn’t achieve the benefits intended.

I wonder how many ‘acute care’ physicians feel comfortable with making changes in a long list of medications reported by a patient.

There's a frighteningly small window in which a glance away from the screen can turn a routine prescription into a preventable tragedy.

When pharmacists from all backgrounds and experiences can practice to their maximum scope and ability, everyone benefits: the healthcare system, the business of pharmacy and most importantly, the full range of patients.