Physicians' perceptions of the effect of a pharmacokinetic service on their ability to independently function

One hundred and thirty-nine physicians previously provided aminoglycoside dosage recommendations by a pharmacist were surveyed to determine the effect of this service on their perceived ability to independently calculate a dosing regimen. None of the forty-one responding physicians believed that pharmacist recommendations diminished their ability to independently calculate an aminoglycoside dose. In fact, nearly all of the physicians believed their ability to determine the dose was improved as a result of this service.