Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Nov 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialPharmacist linkage in care transitions: From academic medical center to community.
To improve the care of patients discharged from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) after treatment for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; reduce preventable hospital readmissions; and inform future care transition collaborations between hospital teams and community pharmacies. ⋯ With access to patient records, pharmacists have the potential to positively affect patient outcomes through medication management during care transitions.