Implementation and evaluation of a pharmacist-run mental health treatment clinic via clinical video telehealth.

Introduction: The Veterans Health Administration is extending its mental health services to reach those in rural areas who find it difficult to travel to a Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This project aimed to outline implementation of a Pharmacy Mental Health Clinical Video Telehealth (MHCVT) clinic for veterans. Secondary endpoints were to assess patient satisfaction with MHCVT, describe the potential benefits of this clinic regarding travel saved, and summarize no-show rates.

Daptomycin dosing strategies in patients receiving thrice-weekly intermittent hemodialysis.

Objective: To determine the optimal dosing regimen of daptomycin in patients receiving thrice-weekly hemodialysis.

Data Sources: Literature was accessed via PubMed using the terms daptomycin and hemodialysis through July 2013. Reference citations from publications identified were reviewed.