Reduce readmissions with pharmacy programs that focus on transitions from the hospital to the community.
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Pharmacy focus on hospital discharge cuts readmissions.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management
دوره 40 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015