by Sue | May 8, 2016 | Medication, pharmacy
I had a patient’s wife contact me this week. She was concerned about her forty-something year old husband’s medicine and the side effects. I tend to focus on making an impact on clients taking five or more medications. This gentleman was only taking one... 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 | Mar 25, 2016 | Medication, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare, Uncategorized
At a time when even the most benign medications are showing long term complications, ADHD meds deserve a closer look. I work in an underprivileged area. I’ve observed a cycle: higher rates of teen births, followed by anti anxiety meds for the parents, and ADHD... by Sue | Mar 19, 2016 | Medication, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare
When is it enough? When is it time to look at quality of life vs prevention? I was working in a nursing home this week…the dementia unit. Some patients are happy, some are absolutely miserable. One patient who spends most of the time in bed was restarted on... by Sue | Dec 19, 2015 | Medication, Medication costs, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare
I see this often and take proactive steps to help patients organize their medications. My go-to weapon is http://www.mymedschedule.com . I had a patient consultation this week in which the patient was placed on an antibiotic, Levaquin. She was also instructed to start... by Sue | Dec 16, 2015 | Medication, Medication costs, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare
Chronic conditions, such as arthritis, can be debilitating for tens of millions of Americans. Some medications can actually halt the progress of diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But if left Source: Medication Therapy Management: Helping to Improve Health,...