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Limited access to a psychiatrist prompted a collaborative practice agreement between a psychiatric pharmacist, a psychiatric pharmacy resident, and primary care physicians at the Center for Community Health, a safety-net clinic providing comprehensive care to the homeless in Skid Row, Los Angeles, CA, USA. From July 2009 to February 2010, 36 (75%) of the 48 patients referred to the psychiatric pharmacy resident met the criteria for the chart review. Twenty-six (54%) were seen for regular follow-up care over 7 months. Most referrals were for depression, bipolar disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The types of drug therapy problems, pharmacist interventions, and clinical mental health outcomes are discussed.
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Wang, I., Dopheide, J.A. & Gregerson, P. Role of a Psychiatric Pharmacist in a Los Angeles “Skid-Row” safety-net clinic. J Urban Health 88, 718–723 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11524-011-9573-6
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