TITLE

Pew Commission misses the mark

AUTHOR(S)
Davis, James A.
PUB. DATE
April 1996
SOURCE
Drug Topics;4/8/96, Vol. 140 Issue 7, p13
SOURCE TYPE
Trade Publication
DOC. TYPE
Editorial
ABSTRACT
Opinion. Comments on the failure of the Pew Commission to determine the real status of several health professions, specifically in the field of pharmacy. Perception of pharmacists as overtrained and underutilized; Problems encountered by pharmacy; Recommendations made by the commission.
ACCESSION #
9611200696

Tags: PHARMACY

 

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