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T/f.Drug Information is a term introduced in the early 1990s,
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False.1960s
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Who was considered as the First Drug Information Specialist
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The individual responsible for the operation of the Drug Information Center
This individual would retrieve, select, evaluate and disseminate the drug information from the center |
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Possible causes for the dissimination of drug information
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in response to specific questions, to assist in evaluation of drugs used in the hospital, or to inform others through newsletters of current developments related to drugs
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Describe Contemporary Medication Information Services
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Support for clinical services
Answering questions about medications for other healthcare professionals Developing criteria / guidelines for medication use in the institution Formulary Management Publications such as newsletter, journals columns, websites In-services to other healthcare professionals, students and consumers |
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Desribe the factors Contributing to the Growth of Drug Information Practice
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Changing Philosophy of practice through the Study Commission on Pharmacy Report (1975)
Prevention of Adverse Drug Events - IOM report To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health Care System (1990) Growth of Information Technology Changes in the Health Care Environment with a focus on Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation of Outcomes Increased Sophistication of Medication Therapy A more Knowledgeable Patient |
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Discuss the recommendations of the Study Commission on Pharmacy Report (1975)
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Pharmacists are seen as health professionals who could make an important contriution to the health care system of the future by providing information about drugs to consumers and health professionals. Education and training of pharmacists now and in the future must be developed to meet these important responsibilities.
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Discuss the Medication Information Skills Required from a Pharmacist
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Assess available information and gather situational data needed to characterize the question or issue
Formulate appropriate answer(s) Use a systematic approach to find the needed information Evaluate the information critically for validity and applicability Develop, organize and summarize a response for the situation presented Communicate clearly when speaking or writing with consideration for the audience level Anticipate additional information needs |
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What was the IOM report To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health Care System (1990) about?
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prescription medications are responsible for up to 7000 American deaths per year with an estimated cost of $77 billion per year.
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T/F. A true picture of the adverse reaction profile of the drug becomes apparent in the clinical trial stage.
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False.
-becomes apparent after the drug is in the hands of all clinicians and patients and not just those in a clinical trial. |
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What is DTCA
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DTCA (Direct to Consumer Advertising) (magazines, TV ads, radio reports, Public Transit and YouTube)
-created a more Knowledgeable Patient |
