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Pharmacy in the Digital Age

Drug Topics

The world’s information is at our fingertips, but understanding that information and applying it to patient care still requires a rigorous education.

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Five Key Skills for Pharmacy Residents

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Pharmacy residents have the chanceto practice at the top of their license and deliver outstanding patient care. Keeping the patient at the center of our mission allows us to devote our time and energy towards developing patient care skills. Learning takes practice and repetition. References 1. Mcelhaney A, Weber R.

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Opinion: Done right, AI can give patients crucial information on the quality of their care

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Almost as soon as ChatGPT was released to the public, doctors began focusing on how they could harness artificial intelligence to improve patient care. Yet even as AI is providing doctors with increasingly sophisticated data, the information available to patients has stagnated. And what is available is often years old.

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STAT+: Health care providers form a united front against stricter patient privacy rules

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After yet another record year for health data breaches, updated federal security rules to protect patient information are on the table in 2025. Increased privacy protections, in their view, would impact the financial viability of medical practices — especially small ones — and even timely patient care

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Gamification for patient care, medical education, and virtual engagement

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Repeat information, either through tests or spaced repetitions. If these concerns can be effectively addressed and large-scale studies can show clinical significance, the use of gamification in patient care will continue to rise exponentially. Evoke intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Incorporate progress mechanics.

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FDA issues first recommendations on AI for drug development

European Pharmaceutical Review

FDA has previously published a discussion paper that was produced to inform its guidance on AI in pharmaceutical drug development. With the appropriate safeguards in place, artificial intelligence has transformative potential to advance clinical research and accelerate medical product development to improve patient care.

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SMA Awareness Month: How pharma and digital solutions can improve patient care

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This means patients may be forced to travel considerable distances to get treatment, which can cause significant strain on their physical and emotional wellbeing, and that of their caregivers. This lack of clarity can delay diagnosis and treatment, meaning suboptimal care for patients. About the author.