Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Interventions on 30-Day Readmission Rate in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.

: Limited literature exists on the positive impact of pharmacists specifically on hospital readmission of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). : To evaluate the overall effect of clinical pharmacist interventions on preventing hospital readmissions and improving the health of patients with AMI. Secondary objectives include identifying trends in the demographic characteristics of AMI patients, identifying potential barriers to adherence, and assessing the average time spent by a pharmacist counseling AMI patients.

Medication errors in HIV-infected hospitalized patients: a pharmacist's impact.

Background: Treatment with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) decreases morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection. Unfortunately, HAART medication errors are prevalent in hospitalized patients with HIV infection. Appropriate regimen administration and adherence are essential for treatment success.