Invited Commentary
SMJ Response
Abstract
To the Editor: Dr Dupree’s letter details the daily work of a clinical pharmacist serving as a member of a multidisciplinary internal medicine team at an academic institution. Various examples are provided that document clearly the role and the impact of the clinical pharmacist on this team. As the author clearly states, the role of the clinical pharmacist at this institution is not just being the “drug expert” but, more important, providing patient care.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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