Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
The use of virtual expert panels: formulary decision-making in the 21st century. |
| Authors: |
Hatton, Randy C., Gonzalez-Rothi, Ricardo J., Smith, Wendy D., Knudsen, Alan K. |
| Source: |
Formulary; Mar2005, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p78-85, 8p |
| Subject Terms: |
EVIDENCE-based medicine, DECISION making, DRUGS, PHARMACY, THERAPEUTICS, CLINICAL medicine |
| Abstract: |
Evidence-based medicine is the driving philosophy for pharmacy and therapeutics (P&T) committee decision-making. When the available evidence is incomplete or unclear, the decision-making process becomes complex. Evaluation of the published literature to make Sound decisions regarding appropriate medication use can be a time-consuming process. The use of expert panels or subcommittees may facilitate decision-making; however, this process is often limited by the schedules and time constraints of busy clinicians. This article describes the creation and utilization of a "virtual" panel of experts utilizing anonymous electronic communications to assist the P&T committee at a university-based teaching hospital in making medication use policy. The article includes a detailed description of the P&T committee's experience in the selection of virtual panel members, methods used, advantages, potential pitfalls, and the outcomes of a virtual committee used to evaluate the appropriateness of the off-label use of nesiritide (Natrecor, Scios). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |
