June, 2017

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Creating a Freelance Pharmacist Portfolio and Resume

The Digital Apothecary

So, you're a pharmacist or another healthcare professional looking to update or create some standout portfolio/resume. It's tough, isn't it? I mean, look online for ideas and you will quickly get inundated with so many design ideas. My experience is some of those out there are very design heavy (hence their creation by artists and designers to showcase their work) or just look so normal.

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How to maximise the value of digital in medtech

pharmaphorum

With a wealth of market and regulatory changes impacting the medtech sector, it’s time for digital technology to steer the direction of your future business. This expert webinar will evaluate how to strategically embed digital within your own organisation and explore the challenges and the opportunities for transforming customer relationships, driving commercial outcomes.

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Using Implementation Science To Define and Develop Comprehensive Medication Management Best Practices

UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

The lengthy delay between research discoveries and those discoveries actually benefitting patients is well known and much lamented. Testing cause and effect can often lead researchers to control the environment of the study to the point that it doesn’t reflect reality in practice. Such study designs allow the researcher to say intervention x caused result y definitively.

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6 Cardiology Board Review Questions That Will Help You Pass the Boards

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

Preparing for the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease Board Exam is no easy feat. Have a go at 6 cardiology board exam sample questions that will definitely test your knowledge and see if you’re as prepared as you think you are for the cardiology boards. Good luck! We hope you performed well. Whether you did better than you thought you would or you didn’t live up to your standards, we’re here to help you improve.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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5 Ways to Assess Patient Adherence to Medications

Med Ed 101

Patient adherence to medications is one of the greatest challenges that any healthcare professional can face. Whether it comes to identifying benefit, potential side effects, or drug interactions, patient adherence should be the first question you think about. In the end, if the patient isn’t taking the medication that we think they are, nothing about […].

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Disruption and maturity: the future directions for biologics in healthcare

pharmaphorum

A digital debate analysing the future for biologics in the UK and the factor affecting market access in this territory. Our expert panel will cover a number of key topics including: •Are the savings offered by biosimilars being used to innovate and take advantage of the exciting new biologic technologies or just filling in the NHS potholes? •Will the industry continue to invest in cutting-edge research if the UK is not prepared to fund access to it •In a post-Brexit world how can the UK continue

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Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist Exam Is Changing in 2018

Med Ed 101

I received notification a few months back now that my title “Certified Geriatric Pharmacist” (CGP) will now be changing to “Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist” (BCGP). In addition to this superficial change, I suspect the Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist Exam will be changing as well. To those who are board certified in geriatrics or those considering […].

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Appropriate Timing of ADHD Medications

Med Ed 101

Timing of ADHD medications is a bit of an art. ADHD medications are used to help children pay attention and ultimately perform better in school and for other activities. Use of these medications is definitely not without controversy. While I won’t address that controversy today, I will use ADHD medications to demonstrate appropriate timing, dosage […].

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Polysupplements – Medication List Review

Med Ed 101

A 64 year old male has a current medication regimen of: Garlic 200 mg daily Chromium 500 mg daily Omega 3 fish oil 1,000 mg daily Magnesium 500 mg daily Cinnamon 500 mg daily Red Yeast rice 1 table daily Aspirin 81 mg daily HCTZ 25 mg daily Diagnosis/Problem List Morbid obesity Diabetes HTN His […]. The post Polysupplements – Medication List Review appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Fluconazole Clopidogrel Interaction – Case Scenario

Med Ed 101

Fluconazole is one of those drugs that has a ton of drug interactions. If you don’t believe me, here’s a classic blast from the past! Here’s a different scenario where I breakdown the fluconazole clopidogrel interaction and some thoughts on how to best manage this drug interaction. A 59 year old male with orapharengeal candidiasis is […].

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Potassium Supplements Without a Diuretic

Med Ed 101

Often we intentionally contribute to the prescribing cascade. Potassium supplements with a diuretic is one of those scenarios, but I want to teach you about what to think about when you see potassium supplements without a diuretic. What’s the potassium level? If you find a patient with a potassium level in the mid 4 range […]. The post Potassium Supplements Without a Diuretic appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Diabetes Medications and Pancreatitis – Case Scenario

Med Ed 101

Diabetes is a disease that millions are affected by. It can be very challenging trying to figure out which medication or medication combination is best for a patient. While extremely rare, the GLP-1’s and DPP4 inhibitors have been potentially associated with pancreatitis. So what does this mean and when should we try to avoid these […].

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CMS F-Tags, F-329 Unnecessary Medications; The Most Commonly Cited Meds

Med Ed 101

I’ve spent years of my life working in and around long term care (nursing homes). The CMS F-tag, F-329 Unnecessary Medications tag is by far (in combination with F-428) the most common survey deficiency that a consultant pharmacist can help a facility avoid. The F-tags have been changed, get the update at LTCPHARMD.com – my […]. The post CMS F-Tags, F-329 Unnecessary Medications; The Most Commonly Cited Meds appeared first on Med Ed 101.