Reflection on Opening of Section for Outpatients for Risk Assessment and Communication of Medication Use in Pregnancy by Pharmacists
- VernacularTitle:关于开设“妊娠期用药风险评估与沟通药师门诊”的思考
- Author:
Yuxian LIN
;
Jianhua XIONG
;
Jinzhao YANG
;
Zhong LIN
;
Xin KAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Drugsinpregnancy;
Riskassessment;
Communication;
Pharmacistsectionforoutpatients;
Reflection
- From:
China Pharmacist
2014;(10):1733-1735,1736
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To discuss the necessity of the opening of a pharmacist section for outpatients for risk assessment and com-munication of drugs in pregnancy by surveying the use situation and risk reasons of the drugs was in pregnancy. Methods:Referring to the risk classification of medicines in pregnancy formulated by FDA and integrating various factors in pregnant women, such as drug dosage, administration time, genetic factors, prenatal care and potential diseases et al, pharmacists established the section for outpa-tients for risk assessment and communication of drugs in pregnancy. Results:The visiting number of pregnant women was gradually in-creased after the establishment by reviewing the clinical data from the hospital information system. The new pharmacy service mode pro-vided by pharmacists for obstetrical patients was positively recognized by physicians and patients. Conclusion:The section for outpa-tients for risk assessment and communication of drugs in pregnancy should be established in order to promote the pharmaceutical knowl-edge in pregnancy and improve the medication safety.
