P34 Medicines optimisation for infants and children attending a childrens cardiology ward for day case diagnostic cardiac catheter procedures
Conclusion
This project has demonstrated the value that can be gained from a pharmacist providing ongoing reviews of medicines used by families when they attend a children’s cardiology centre. Day case admissions in a specialist hospital may be seen as low priority to professionals. However, this is an ideal opportunity to provide support to families who use medicines at home.
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Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Davies, M., Brooks, T., Morris, S. Tags: Oral presentations Source Type: research
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