The Director's Forum series is designed to guide pharmacy leaders in establishing patient-centered services in hospitals and health systems. August 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of the Mirror to Hospital Pharmacy, which was a comprehensive study of pharmacy services in the United States. The late Clifton J. Latiolais, MS, DSc, served as the assistant program director for the study and was a co-author of the Mirror. The late Don E. Francke, MS, DSc, was the lead author of the Mirror and the principal investigator of the federally funded study that reviewed hospital pharmacy services across the United States. The next 2 articles in Director's Forum profile the leadership of Drs. Latiolais and Francke. This article highlights Dr. Latiolais ("Clif") by briefly reviewing his biography and key career accomplishments, describing his leadership philosophy, and translating that philosophy to today's health care challenges. Clif's influence on health system pharmacy serves as an example of effective leadership. This historical perspective on Clif's leadership, as seen through the eyes of those who knew him, provides directors of pharmacy a valuable leadership viewpoint as they develop strategies to enhance patient-centered pharmacy services.
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