FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 24, 1998
Contact: Ellen Wilcox, [email protected], (301-657-3000, ext. 1224)
Media Advisory
Reporters Invited to Attend Largest International Pharmacists' Meeting: 15,000 Medication-Use Experts Discuss Newest Health Trends and Breakthroughs
What: Pharmacists discuss new medical treatments, trends and technological advances at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas.
When: December 6 - 10, 1998
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center
Why You'll Want to Attend: As the health care industry continues to experience new challenges and pressures, pharmacists who practice in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other components of health systems are becoming more involved in direct patient care. As the premier experts in medication use, pharmacists have a unique perspective on medication therapy and are an integral part of the patient health care team.
The 1998 Midyear Clinical Meeting of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists covers a wide range of information about drugs and other health issues including the use of alternative medicines, medication errors, advances in women's health issues, and the newest medical research.
Story Suggestions: The attached program includes detailed information about these and other topics:
Current Hot Topics in Health Care:
Alternative Medicine
"Western Versus Alternative Approaches"
Monday, December 7, 2 - 5 p.m.
Practitioners representing western medicine, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal therapy will discuss the same patient case, providing their own unique therapeutic plan.
Medication Errors
"Preventing Medication Errors: Lessons from Denver"
Monday, Dec. 7, 2 - 5 p.m.
This session will include a nurse's and a pharmacist's personal perspective on a fatal medication error in Denver that lead to charges of criminal negligence.
"Preventing Medication Errors"
Wednesday, December 9, 2 - 5 p.m.
This session will provide multidisciplinary strategies for preventing medication errors.
Women's Health
"Emerging Trends in Women's Health"
Monday, December 7, 2 - 5 p.m.
Latest research findings on premenstrual syndrome (PMS), osteoporosis, contraception, and migraines will be presented.
Hot Topics and Emerging Research
"Breaking Issues"
Wednesday, December 9, 2 - 5 p.m.
Clinical breakthroughs in arthritis, controversies surrounding heparin therapy, and more will be discussed.
How to Register: Contact Ellen Wilcox ([email protected],) at (301) 657-3000, ext. 1224, for your complimentary registration. After December 5, call the ASHP Las Vegas Press Room at (702) 943-4041.
ASHP is the 30,000-member national professional association that represents pharmacists who practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, home care, and other components of health care systems. ASHP believes that the mission of pharmacists is to help people make the best use of medications. Assisting pharmacists in fulfilling this mission is ASHP's primary objective. The Society has extensive publishing and educational programs designed to help members improve their delivery of pharmaceutical care, and it is the national accrediting organization for pharmacy residency and pharmacy technician training programs. Visit our website at ashp.org.
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