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Using pharmacists to optimize patient outcomes and costs in the ED.

Jacknin G, Nakamura T, Smally AJ, Ratzan RM. Am J Emerg Med. 2014;32:673-677.

Exploring factors that increase risk of medication-related errors in the emergency department, this review describes the benefits of incorporating clinical pharmacists in the frontline care team, including real-time monitoring, discussion, and education about medication prescribing and use of substitute drugs.

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