‘Owning’ transitions in careBoth quality and safety can be improved by bridging the gap in care that occurs when patients are discharged from hospital E-records may reduce lawsuitsThe growing use of electronic records will change the nature of legal liability for healthcare providers Spotlight: Kathryn Slayter Turning the tables on infectious disease. Practice Issues: Research Highlights - Nitroglycerin for osteoporosis A recent study provides data on the effects of nitrates on bone in postmenopausal women. Drug News: June 2011 Byetta: second GLP-1 agonist for diabetes; Gilenya: first oral disease-modifying drug for MS; Nucynta CR: new opioid for moderate—moderate/severe pain. Ethics and Issues: New ADAPT primary healthcare What’s this new ADAPT primary healthcare program that I’m hearing about? Clinical Notes: Drugs with adverse skeletal effects Certain drugs can adversely affect the skeleton and increase the risk of osteoporosis or fractures. Pharmacists with anticoagulation expertise valued by docs Huge gains for clinical team in Northern Alberta. Clinical Notes: Pediatric captopril formulations vary widely across Canada Variances makes it difficult to optimize captopril dosing in children, could lead to toxicity. Caring for adults with developmental disabilities: updated guidelines Guidelines provide several practical recommendations for primary healthcare professionals, including pharmacists. First Previous 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 Next Last
