by Sue | Jun 6, 2018 | diabetes, Doctors, entrepreneurs, Health, pharmacy
I spend a lot of time counseling patients on lifestyle changes or simple changes versus medicine unless you absolutely need it. One of my secret weapons is RAW apple cider vinegar. I recommend 2 capfuls in about 4 ounces of water with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Sometimes... by Sue | Nov 29, 2016 | Doctors, entrepreneurs, Health, Medication
A male in his 70’s is scheduled with the physician with whom I am working. The patient’s chief complaint is hallucinations. He is on 13 routine medications RPh: Would you like me to go in and talk to him before you go in. MD: Okay, sure. Why? RPh: He is... by Sue | May 8, 2016 | Doctors, Health, Medication, pharmacy
This is not an unusual statement to hear from my team who obtains vitals of patients prior to their appointment for medication management. Usually the numbers are scary-out-of-control. I have walked with patients to the pharmacy to fill an antihypertensive and watch... by Sue | May 16, 2015 | Doctors, Health, Medication, pharmacy, Uncategorized
I had a visit with my primary care physician this week. I am in my late 40’s and made the appointment to get my medical snapshot so I can be proactive in my health. We had a great discussion about patient prescription, costs, affordability, and consequences of... by Sue | May 11, 2015 | Doctors, Health, Home, Hospitals, Medication, pharmacy
Thousands of patients and caregivers use MyMedSchedule to manage meds and labs on the go, set reminders, and make it easier to communicate with their healthcare providers. Now MyMedSchedule includes My Health Tracker, which lets you record all your lab results and... by Sue | Mar 30, 2015 | Doctors, Health, Home, Medication, pharmacy
This may be the most common reason I hear when I ask a patient if they would like a medication review by a pharmacist and they decline. Meet Henry (name changed to protect his identity). He is in his upper 80s, lives at home, and admits to me he is confused about his...