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May-June 2004

| Vol. 44. No. 3
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Journal of the American Pharmacists Association

Research

Pharmacists’ Attitudes Toward Worklife: Results From a National Survey of Pharmacists
David A. Mott, PhD; William R. Doucette, PhD; Craig A. Pedersen, PhD; et al.
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:326-336.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323063968

Objectives  To provide a current profile of pharmacists’ attitudes toward worklife and determine how demographic, family, and practice variables influence ...

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Tags: attitude, job satisfaction, stress, variable (statistical), occupational stress
Evaluation of the Iowa Medicaid Pharmaceutical Case Management Program
Elizabeth A. Chrischilles, PhD; Barry L. Carter, PharmD, FCCP, FAHA; Brian C. Lund, PharmD, MS; et al.
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:337-349.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323063977

Objective  To test the effect of pharmaceutical case management (PCM) on medication safety and health care utilization.

Design  Prospective cohort ...

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Tags: case management, medicaid, gender, medication safety
Pharmacist Care Plans and Documentation of Follow-up Before the Iowa Pharmaceutical Case Management Program
CoraLynn Becker, PharmD; Darrel C. Bjornson, PhD; Julie W. Kuhle; et al.
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:350-357.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323063986

Objectives  To document drug therapy problems and their causes and assess pharmacist follow-up of patients with identified drug therapy problems.

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Tags: case management, pharmaceutical care, drug therapy problem, care plan
Collaborative Working Relationships Between Pharmacists and Physicians: An Exploratory Study
Kelly A. Brock, PharmD; William R. Doucette, PhD
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:358-365.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323063995

Objectives  To determine the degree of collaboration in a limited number of pharmacist–physician professional relationships and identify variables important in ...

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Tags: pharmacotherapy, variable (statistical)
Counseling Spanish-Speaking Patients: Atlanta Pharmacists’ Cultural Sensitivity, Use of Language-Assistance Services, and Attitudes
Andrew J. Muzyk, PharmD; Tara L. Muzyk, PharmD; Candace W. Barnett, PhD; et al.
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:366-374.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323064002

Objective  To document the types of language-assistance services available in pharmacies and the perceptions of pharmacists regarding the effectiveness of ...

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Tags: attitude, counseling, languages

Notes

Disposition of Pharmaceutical Samples from a Private Medical Clinic
Michael C. Peterson, MD; Todd L. Ebbert, BS; Mike W. Edwards, BS; et al.
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:397-398.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323064039
Pharmaceutical samples are given to patients in many physicians' offices. Samples are likely to be of benefit by allowing patients to start ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: ethics, ambulatory care facilities, family medicine, internship and residency, nurses, nursing staff, ...
Genetic Testing: The Community Pharmacist's Perspective
Sujit S. Sansgiry, PhD; Amit S. Kulkarni
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:399-402.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323064048
The identification of the entire genome brings about many applications, including genetic testing, gene therapy, development of new drugs, and better understanding ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: genetic screening

Reviews

Compounding for Animal Patients: Contemporary Issues
Elaine Lust, PharmD
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:375-386.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323064011

Objectives  To provide background information relating to the growth observed in veterinary compounding, discuss positive contributions made to animal health ...

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Tags: veterinary technician, united states food and drug administration, veterinarian, clients

Tools for Advancing Pharmacy Practice

Using Buzz Marketing to Promote Ideas, Services, and Products
David A. Holdford, PhD
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:387-397.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323064020

Objective  To (1) discuss buzz marketing, contrast it with traditional forms of promotional communications, and provide guidelines for use and ...

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Tags: marketing

Features

Patients Large and Small: Role of the Pharmacist in Veterinary Medicine
Jeannette Y. Wick, MBA; Guido R. Zanni, PhD
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:319-323.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323063940
The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man. [Continue Reading]
Tags: veterinary technician, cats, dog, domestic, veterinarian, veterinary drugs, veterinary medicine, pet animal, ...

APhA Resource: Practice

Tablet Splitting: Evaluating Appropriateness for Patients
Tool for pharmacists from the 2003–2004 APhA Strategic Directions Committee
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:324-325.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323063959
The idea of splitting tablets has centered on patients using a device to halve their drug costs. Health insurers are increasingly urging ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: appropriateness, tablet splitting

Departments

USP MEDICATION ERRORS REPORTING FORM
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:415-416.  
Tags: medication errors, united states pharmacopeia

Association Report

Reports of Academy Presidents
Melinda C. Joyce; Theodore G. Tong, PharmD; Andrew P. Traynor; et al.
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:308-316.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323063922
Tags: diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus, type 2, awards and prizes, professionalism

Viewpoint

Pharmacist Work Attitudes Reflect a Readiness for Practice Change
Katherine K. Knapp, PhD
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:317-318.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323063931
As we endure the seventh year of the pharmacist shortage that began in 1998, it is worth examining available evidence as to ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: attitude

PharmaCoinformatics

Future Challenges to Practitioners: Pharmacy Law and Continuing Professional Development
April Brown
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:414.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323064084
As an increasing amount of attention is focused on the problem of medication errors, pharmacists must be on guard to maintain their ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: internet, medication errors, litigation, pharmacy boards

Heroes of Pharmacy

Donald Crum Brodie (1908–1994): Pharmacy Theoretician
Dennis B. Worthen, PhD
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:403-406.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323064057
In his 1973 Rho Chi lecture, Don Brodie posed the critical question of whether pharmaceutical education was prepared to lead the profession. ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: consultant, education, pharmacy, pharmaceutical services, social welfare, drug usage, pharmaceutical care, clinical ...
Albert Benjamin Prescott (1832–1905): Pharmacy Education's Revolutionary Spark
Dennis B. Worthen, PhD
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:407-410.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323064066
During the 1871 annual meeting of the American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) debate was considerable over whether Albert B. Prescott of the University ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: education, pharmacy, michigan, science of chemistry

Vaccine Update

Influenza Vaccine: Basis for Expanded Pharmacy-Based Immunization Services
Mary S. Hayney, PharmD, BCPS
J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:411-413.   doi: 10.1331/154434504323064075
JAPhA is pleased to reintroduce the Vaccine Update column. No shortage of vaccine information, misinformation, and breaking news exists. As coordinators of ... [Continue Reading]
Tags: immunization, influenza virus vaccine, vaccines
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