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Pharmacists Play Important Role in Postoperative Nausea, Vomiting

Pharmacy Times

Jawad Saleh, clinical manager of Pharmacy Services at the Hospital for Special Surgery, discusses how pharmacists can treat postoperative nausea and vomiting.

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Expert Discusses How Pharmacists Can Treat PONV With Medication, Other Therapies

Pharmacy Times

Jawad Saleh, PharmD, BSPharm, BCCCP, BCPS, clinical manager of Pharmacy Services at the Hospital for Special Surgery, discusses how pharmacists can treat postoperative nausea and vomiting.

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STAT+: UnitedHealth signs a deal with Walmart for a new Medicare Advantage plan

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UnitedHealth will also help Walmart Health clinics manage care for all of their Medicare Advantage patients, regardless of insurer, starting with 15 locations in Georgia and Florida and growing from there. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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The evolution of the pharmacist prescriber: a prescription for change

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Pharmacist prescribing is an evolving component of modern healthcare systems across Europe, including in hospital settings. One observational study in a UK NHS hospital found that pharmacists make significantly fewer prescribing errors (0.7%) than doctors (9.8%).

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UK-wide whole genome sequencing for newborns is feasible – but there are some key questions to answer first

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This enriched phenotypic data is enhancing our understanding of disease variants and delivering insights that can help to empower hospitals to provide the best possible early treatment and care decisions. clinical management of the condition must be optimised in all healthcare providers. Boundaries to NBS’ scope.

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Research digest: The need for a Pharmacist Clinician Model in a collaborative workforce

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

A Pharmacists Clinician Model integrates pharmacists into a multidisciplinary care framework within the NHS, giving pharmacists increased responsibilities and incorporating pharmaceutical care needs with wider clinical assessment, diagnostic and clinical management responsibilities. 2024.06.006.

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How to Improve Communication between Patient and Doctor?

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Imagine this as a patient when you are under extreme duress and walk into a clinic or hospital; clear communication is often not feasible. Did you know that communicative errors are a major contributing factor to hospital sentinel events? In this method, clinical personnel interacts with caregivers formally.