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Implementation of standardized forms to increase pharmacist/physician communication.

R E Bertolino, A M Homa, K M Staub

    Hospital Pharmacy
    |February 9, 1987
    PubMed
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    Pharmacists improved physician awareness and standardized drug recommendations using novel communication forms. This enhanced collaboration led to better patient care and cost savings in a teaching hospital setting.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Sciences
    • Pharmacy Practice
    • Hospital Administration

    Background:

    • Effective communication is crucial in healthcare settings.
    • Standardized communication tools can improve interprofessional collaboration.
    • Pharmacy services integration into patient care requires clear communication pathways.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report the development and implementation of standardized communication forms for pharmacists.
    • To assess the impact of these forms on physician awareness of pharmacy services.
    • To evaluate the effect on drug therapy recommendations and cost savings.

    Main Methods:

    • Development and deployment of carbonized, standard communication forms.
    • Implementation within a 150-bed osteopathic teaching institution.

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  • Monitoring changes in physician-pharmacist communication and drug therapy outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Increased physician awareness of clinical pharmacy services.
    • Standardized responses to common drug therapy recommendations.
    • Expanded communication channels between physicians and pharmacists.
    • Achieved cost savings in drug therapy management.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardized pharmacist communication forms enhance interprofessional collaboration.
    • These tools improve the visibility and utilization of pharmacy clinical services.
    • Implementation leads to improved patient care and economic benefits in hospital settings.