Amiodarone-induced phlebitis: incidence and adherence to a clinical practice guideline.

Aims: Intravenous amiodarone is an irritant of peripheral blood vessels with phlebitis as an adverse effect. The aims were to determine the incidence of intravenous amiodarone-induced phlebitis, to describe adherence to a clinical practice guideline, and to determine how characteristics were distributed between those with and without phlebitis.

Methods And Results: A prospective observational study was conducted.

Medication reconciliation of patients with hip fracture by clinical pharmacists.

Objective: Medication reconciliation is a strategy for reducing medication discrepancies and improving patient safety. Transitions through different levels of care contribute to medication discrepancies caused by lack of communication. In October 2011, St Olav's Hospital initiated a fast-track model for patients with hip fractures, where clinical pharmacists (CPs) are a part of a multidisciplinary team.

Perceptions of Medical Teachers on the Faculty Development Programme.

Background: Medical Council of India (MCI) insists on the training of Medical Teachers in Medical Education Technologies (MET). The need for such a training is debated by many teachers. Hence this study is taken up to analyse its benefits.