Using OSCAR Data to Enhance Pharmaceutical Care
Charles Hunt
HCFA's Online Survey Certification and Reporting Record contains a gold mine of data to help the consultant pharmacist improve a facility's ability to provide optimum pharmaceutical care.
New Drugs for 1997
L. Michael Posey
Jennifer T. Chang
TCP's annual list of new drugs in the pipeline provides
a sneak preview of upcoming improvements in drug therapy and their
probable impact on long-term care residents.
Independent Employee vs. Contractor
Stephen W. McVearry
Despite ongoing efforts on the part of IRS to clarify a confusing
situation, consultant pharmacists and the individuals and institutions
they serve still find themselves without solid guidelines to help
define business relationships for tax purposes.
Geriatrics '97: The 19th Midyear Conference & Exhibition
All the information you need-including a registration form
for last-minute planners-to prepare for the most productive and
enjoyable Midyear Conference ever!
April 1997/Volume 12, Number 4 |
About the artist: Peggy Glick's career as an artist has spanned over 20 years. This month's cover painting, titled 'Desert Scene,' typifies her fascination with majestic and solitary natural forms. Ms. Glick is a resident of The Fairfax, a retirement community in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. |
Procedure for Evaluating the Efficacy of Drugs Used to
Treat Alzheimer's Disease
Alvin M. Sandberg
The author used the FROMAJE Mental Status Evaluation Guide to place residents with Alzheimer's disease in the appropriate stage for their current condition in order to objectively determine the effectiveness of medication therapy.
Clinical Reviews
Managing Common Adverse Effects of Levodopa
Debra Forzese
The author examined levodopa's numerous adverse effects and
possible strategies for clinical management to help improve drug
therapy and quality of life for Parkinson's disease patients.
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