Encyclopedia of Clinical Pharmacy

The Encyclopedia of Clinical Pharmacy is a valuable resource for today''s clinical pharmacist and pharmacotherapist. Over 200 researchers and practitioners provide ready access to more than 5,000 primary literature citations and hard-to-find research on:

• Gene therapy
• Health service delivery models
• Best practices documents
• Pharmaceutical software development
• Legal controversies, ethical issues, and court rulings
• Drug dosing and electronic prescription
• Post-marketing surveillance
• Generic equivalency
• Quality management procedures
• Educational and training programs

Compiling expertise and recommendations from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the Encyclopedia unravels the increasing complexity of pharmacotherapy, the problems of medication-related morbidity and mortality, and the impact that clinically empowered pharmacists have on assuring safe and effective pharmaceutical care for patients.