Impact of expanding the clinical pharmacy service in the emergency department at Hamad General Hospital, a tertiary hospital in Qatar: A cross-sectional audit
Abstract:Background: The emergency department (ED) is a complex environment presenting unique challenges for high-risk populations such as critically ill patients who often require the use of high-risk medications. One study suggests that clinical pharmacists (CPs) may improve the fulfillment of safety goals for the ED patient as per the Joint International Commission. Some published reports have asserted that ED-based CPs would have the potential to increase patient safety. In our hospital, the number of CPs covering … Show more
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