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Communications at the pharmacy-nursing interface.

V S Crane·M Gilliland·R G Trussell
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The next evolutionary step at the pharmacy-nursing interface is the implementation of a new patient care delivery model to enhance quality and contain costs. In addition, increasingly sophisticated biotechnology drugs and drug delivery systems will require close communication and collaborative practice between pharmacy and nursing. The effective communication interface already established will form the foundation for an even closer relationship and for working together effectively and efficiently in the constantly evolving health care environment. Indeed, regardless of what the future may hold, effective communications and resultant teamwork will continue to strengthen the achievement of patient care goals and ensure a bright future for both departments.

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CommunicationGroup ProcessesHospital Bed Capacity, 500 and overHumansInterdepartmental RelationsMedication Systems, HospitalNursing Service, HospitalPharmacy Service, HospitalPlanning TechniquesProblem SolvingTexasJournal Article

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V S Crane, M Gilliland, R G Trussell. 1991. Communications at the pharmacy-nursing interface.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10128586/

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