Episodes
Thursday Dec 29, 2016
Bowel Cleansing Regimens – Pick Your Poison (Wisely)!
Thursday Dec 29, 2016
Thursday Dec 29, 2016
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States. Screening is imperative because the early stages of CRC are often asymptomatic.Colonoscopy is an effective and widely employed screening option for CRC. Suboptimal bowel preparation is a problem in more than 20% of colonoscopy procedures, which reduces adenoma detection rates (ADR). Day-before, split-dose, and same-day regimens are options for colon cleansing prior to a colonoscopy. Is one better than another in terms of tolerability and colorectal cancer detection?
Wednesday Dec 07, 2016
Preventing Pediatric Dosing Errors – Is It Time to Dump the Medicine Cup?
Wednesday Dec 07, 2016
Wednesday Dec 07, 2016
Children are often given liquid dosage forms for both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Several studies have shown that caregivers unintentionally put children at risk by inaccurately measuring the dose of liquid medications. In 2015, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) adopted a policy statement which recommends exclusively using milliliters for dosing instructions to prevent dosing errors. Our guest today critically examines a recent study that examined labeling and dosing tools that may contribute to medication errors.
Thursday Dec 01, 2016
Pharmacists Patient Care Process
Thursday Dec 01, 2016
Thursday Dec 01, 2016
Our guest, Dr. Melissa Somma McGivney, describes the Pharmacists Patient Care Process and explains why having a consistent philosophy of practice, a consistent process of care, and a sustainable practice management system are critical for success.