Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists Sixth Edition
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Introduction
The Beginning
The Evolution
Opportunities in Drug Information Specialty Practice
Summary and Direction for the Future
Self-Assessment Questions
Chapter Two. Formulating an Effective Response: A Structured Approach
Introduction
Steps for Answering a Question
Formulating the Response
Conclusion
Self-Assessment Questions
Chapter Three. Drug Information Resources
Introduction
Types of Biomedical Resources
Tertiary Resources
Secondary Resources
Primary Resources
Alternative Resources
Conclusion
Self-Assessment Questions
Chapter Four. Drug Literature Evaluation I: Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluation
Introduction
Biomedical/Pharmacy Literature
Approach to Evaluating Research Studies (True Experiments)
Conclusion
Self-Assessment Questions
Chapter Five. Literature Evaluation II: Beyond the Basics
Introduction
Beyond the Basic Controlled Trial
N-of-1 Trials
Adaptive Clinical Trials
Stability Studies/In Vitro Studies
Bioequivalence Trials
Programmatic Research
Observational Study Design
Reports Without Control Group
Survey Research
Postmarketing Surveillance Studies
Review Articles
Practice Guidelines
Health Outcomes Research
Dietary Supplement Medical Literature
Getting to a Clinical Decision
Conclusion
Self-Assessment Questions
Abbreviations
Acknowledgments
Chapter Six. The Application of Statistical Analysis in the Biomedical Sciences
Introduction
Populations and Sampling
Variables and the Measurement of Data
Descriptive Statistics
Common Probability Distributions
Epidemiological Statistics
Types of Study Design
The Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials
Statistical Inference
Selecting the Appropriate Statistical Test
Introduction to Common Statistical Tests
Conclusion
Self-Assessment Questions
Chapter Seven. Pharmacoeconomics
Introduction
Pharmacoeconomics: What Is It and Why Do It?
Relationships of Pharmacoeconomics to Outcomes Research
Models of Pharmacoeconomic Analysis
Assessment of Costs
Assessment of Outcomes
Performing an Economic Analysis
What Is Decision Analysis?
Steps in Reviewing Published Literature
Selected Pharmacoeconomic Websites
Conclusion
Self-Assessment Questions
Chapter Eight. Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines
Introduction
Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice Guidelines
Guideline Development Methods
Guideline Evaluation Tools
Implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines
Sources of Clinical Practice Guidelines
Conclusion
Self-Assessment Questions
Chapter Nine. Journal Clubs
Introduction
Conducting the Journal Club
Preparing the Presentation
Conclusion
Self-Assessment Questions
Chapter Ten. Legal Aspects of Drug Information Practice
Introduction
Tort Law
Defenses to Negligence and Malpractice Protection
Labeling and Advertising
Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Drug Information
Off-Label Use and Informed Consent
Liability Concerns for Internet/Social Media Information
Fraud and Abuse
Intellectual Property Rights
Privacy
Industry Support for Educational Activities
Conclusion
Self-Assessment Questions
Chapter Eleven. Ethical Aspects of Drug Information Practice
Introduction
Basics of Ethics Analysis
Resources for Use by Professionals Seeking to Learn More about Medical Ethics, as Applied to Issues Involving Provision of Drug Information
Structures That Support Ethical Decision Making
Conclusion
Self-Assessment Questions
Chapter Twelve. Professional Communication of Drug Information
Introduction
Steps in Writing
Specific Documents
Conclusion
Self-Assessment Questions
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The guide pharmacists and students turn to first for cutting-edge coverage of drug information
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The goal of Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists, Sixth Edition is to teach students and practitioners how to effectively research, interpret, evaluate, collate, and disseminate drug information in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Updated to reflect the realities of today’s practice, the book also addresses important issues such as the legal and ethical considerations of providing drug information.
Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists begins by introducing the concept of drug information, including its history, and provides details on the various places drug information specialists may find employment. This is followed by information on how to answer a question, from the process of gathering necessary background information through determining the actual informational need, to answering the question. The chapter on drug information resources includes descriptions of the most commonly used references and contains new information on apps available to practitioners. As with past editions, practical examples are also provided.
The Sixth Edition has been updated throughout, with chapters from previous editions rearranged to make the subject flow better. This edition is also enhanced by the addition of new chapters on journal clubs and counterfeit drugs/drug shortages. In addition, coverage of Policy Development, Project Design and Implementation has been greatly expanded.