 About the artist: Michael Gibbs is a professional illustrator whose work has appeared in numerous magazines and commercial publication. 1998 Government Affairs Overview: A Roller-Coaster Year for Pharmacy David K. Buerger Events of the past 12 months should dispel any doubt that actions by federal and state officials can have a direct impact on your practice–and that active involvement in the public policy arena is more important than ever.
Nancy L. Losben A critical link to appropriate reimbursement under the new Medicare prospective payment system, the Minimum Data Set also can be a powerful tool for monitoring and managing psychotropic use. |
C O N T E N T S September 1998 Volume 13, Number 9
Medication Management in Massachusetts Assisted Living Settings Joan Hyde, Myron Segelman, Stephen Feldman, Mary Ann Wilner, Joan Hunt Findings of this study indicated that even in the unregulated industry of assisted living, facilities in Massachusetts were able to offer residents a high quality of service with a medication error rate lower than that found in comparable studies in nursing facility settings.
Use of Metformin in Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes John E. Morley Metformin is a newly available antidiabetic agent with unique mechanisms of action that are complementary to those of other available agents (sulfonylureas, insulin). While contraindicated for patients with impaired renal clearance, metformin can be used effectively in many elderly patients with type 2 diabetes.
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