by Sue | Feb 11, 2020 | entrepreneurs, Health, Medication, Medication costs, Pharmacist, Pharmacogenetics, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare
https://soundcloud.com/politicalpharmacist/episode-19-why-pharmacists-need-to-be-reimbursed-for-deprescribing-medications by Sue | Jul 30, 2018 | Medication, Pharmacogenetics, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare
I recently ran into a patient that we had performed #pharmacogenomic testing on in 2016. He was in a bad place when we tested him: drinking a lot – up to a case per day, suicidal ideations, lack of interest in activities he used to enjoy. We were able to switch... by Sue | Jun 30, 2018 | Health, Medication, Medication costs, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare, Uncategorized
What is the difference between #Medication compliance and adherence? I had a home visit with a patient this week. She has a history of stroke and was ready to give up all medications so I helped her sort through them, updated what she should be taking and what she is... 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...