PubMed Health⌕ Search
Home/Archive/PubMed

PubMed · 10174458

Information services. Knowledge is power.

W Lopatin·P Blagden
View original source ↗Export metadata ↓

Abstract

The drive for evidence-based care is placing new demands on NHS libraries. Wendy Lopatin offers a guide to sources of healthcare information, and Pauline Blagden describes overhauling library services in a community trust.

Explore related subjects

Directories as TopicEvidence-Based MedicineFinancing, GovernmentHospitals, PublicInformation ServicesLibraries, MedicalSocieties, MedicalSocieties, NursingState MedicineUnited KingdomJournal Article

Keep this discovery

Explore connections, maps & timelines

BibTeXRIS

W Lopatin, P Blagden. 1997-10-16. Information services. Knowledge is power.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10174458/

Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.

KEEP EXPLORING

Related citations

PubMed2002

Pharmaceutical manufacturer assistance programs.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: While there have been many public discussions concerning Medicare covering outpatient prescription medications, currently, Medicare does not pay for most outpatient prescriptions. Meanwhile, costs associated with prescription medications as well as the number of underinsured patients are rapidly increasing. Many pharmaceutical companies offer assistance programs for patients who require medications but have inadequate financial resources to obtain them. Because patient access to required prescriptions is critical and clinician involvement is necessary for patient enrollment, the purpose of this article is to facilitate awareness of pharmaceutical companies' assistance programs, the availability of such programs, and their enrollment process. METHODS: English-language articles from MEDLINE (1963-2000) and Internet Web pages describing medication assistance programs were reviewed. Data obtained from pharmaceutical companies' medication assistance programs were also included. In addition to general information concerning medication assistance programs, all studies found in the literature search describing the clinical and financial impact of using these programs and data obtained from contacting several medication assistance programs were selected. To determine if an assistance program was available for a medication listed as one of the top 200 medications prescribed in the United States, we contacted the pharmaceutical company that manufactures each medication. RESULTS: Approximately 53% of the top 200 prescribed medications in 1999 were offered through assistance programs to indigent patients. Physician office personnel can obtain medications for eligible patients by completing the enrollment process. CONCLUSION: Pharmaceutical companies' medication assistance programs can be used to reduce individual patient drug expenditures and improve patient outcomes by increasing medication access to those in need.

Directories as Topic↗
PubMed2002

Dental practice websites: creating a Web presence.

Web technology provides an opportunity for dentists to showcase their practice philosophy, quality of care, office setting, and staff in a creative manner. Having a Website provides a practice with innovative and cost-effective communications and marketing tools for current and potential patients who use the Internet. The main benefits of using a Website to promote one's practice are: Making office time more productive, tasks more timely, follow-up less necessary Engaging patients in an interactive and visual learning process Providing online forms and procedure examples for patients Projecting a competent and current image Tracking the usage of Web pages. Several options are available when considering the development of a Website. These options range in cost based on customization of the site and ongoing support services, such as site updates, technical assistance, and Web usage statistics. In most cases, Websites are less expensive than advertising in the phone book. Options in creating a Website include building one's own, employing a company that offers Website templates, and employing a company that offers customized sites. These development options and benefits will continue to grow as individuals access the Web and more information and sites become available.

Directories as Topic↗