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How to know what is better , a pharmacist or an emergency medicine physician?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Loaded question-: I'll interpret this question as - who is better to answer detailed questions about a prescribed drug during a busy period in the ed? Better to go through and check drug-drug interactions with the patient , explaining why each interaction occurs? Better in verifying what medication is covered by an insurance plan? To all these questions, it's the pharmacist- not the overworked ed physician.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Better at what?: You'll have to be more specific.

Answered 4/4/2013

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Dr. David Whitaker answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Problem?: Er doctors are physicians trained in diagnosing and treating patients. Pharmacists are experts in the administration of medicine. Both work in conjunction to help the patient. What are your needs?

Answered 4/15/2014

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