Meeting
Abstract Number: 72
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: In medical care for older patients, the presence of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) is associated with increased adverse outcomes [1, 2]. A wide range of medications with anticholinergic properties affects cognitive states of older patients have been regarded as PIMs [1, 3]. We purposed to assess clinical impact of anticholinergic cognitive burden on clinical […]
Abstract Number: 346
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Timely and efficient communication between pharmacists and physician providers in the hospital setting is integral to patient care. Inpatient care involves discussions regarding medication dosing, timing, contraindications, side-effect surveillance, and medication reconciliation during admission and discharge, often requiring pharmacy consultation. The current system of communication in our institution relies on electronic pages to be […]