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Liberman, David B.; Knigge, Rose Marie – White Cloud Journal, 1979
Twenty-five Indian patients at a Public Health Service clinic indicated that inadequate communication influenced by age, English fluency, and cultural differences contributed to abuses in the health care system. Journal availability: see RC 503 481. (DS)
Descriptors: American Indians, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Problems, Cultural Differences
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Journal of Chemical Education, 1979
A brief review of the chemistry and pharmacology of aspirin and other nonprescription analgesics such as acetaminophen, phenacetin, and salicylamide. (BB)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Instructional Materials, Medical Education
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Wolf, Harold H. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1976
Three major issues are discussed in response to the report of the Study Commission on Pharmacy. They are: (1) determination of demonstrable competencies; (2) determination of who is best equipped to provide instruction and serve as role models; and (3) the impact of the report on the training of future pharmaceutical educators and scientists. (LBH)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education
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Francke, Donald E. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1976
An opinion is offered of the Millis Commission report on pharmacy. Two major areas are considered: levels of pharmacy practice and roles for clinical pharmacy practice. It is concluded that the report failed to explore the issues facing pharmacy in the depth necessary to initiate meaningful change. (LBH)
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Drug Therapy, Educational Assessment, Higher Education
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Momodou, N. Darboe; And Others – Adolescence, 1996
Discusses the emergence of a new type of abused drug, dextromethorphan, which is used in cough syrup. Presents the results of the first phase of a comprehensive investigation of this phenomenon in the Waynesboro, Pa. school district. Survey data indicate abuse of cough syrup has increased over the years and is increasingly perceived as a problem…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
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Rivey, Michael P.; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1990
The University of Montana School of Pharmacy has included a miniexternship experience in a required introductory course. Goals of a survey of 67 first year students and 17 preceptors included students' demographic profile and prior exposure to pharmacy practice, assessment of the influence of the externship on career goals, etc. (MLW)
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, College Students, Higher Education, Pharmaceutical Education
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Reilly, William J., Jr. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1989
Three issues are discussed: (1) conflict between the pharmaceutical industry and academe; (2) how and why some companies contract their research efforts to colleges; and (3) how colleges can increase their percentage of industry monies available for contract research. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Contracts, Financial Support, Higher Education, Industry
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Hughes, Edward F. X. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1989
The trend now driving American health care is that the payors are refusing to pay the true economic costs. Health care technology and the public's demand for it, the growth of managed care (Health Maintenance Organizations), and the need to increase the effectiveness of health care are affecting health care delivery. (MLW)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Futures (of Society), Health Care Costs, Health Services
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Rascati, Karen L. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1989
A study to assess and compare aspects of career choice, career plans and career commitment of male and female pharmacy students is described. A questionnaire was designed incorporating Featherman's Socioeconomic Index of Occupational Status and Blau's Career Commitment Scale. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Planning, College Students, Females
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McFarland, Marilyn E.; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1989
An informational videotape was used as a means to increase enrollment of qualified applicants to an undergraduate pharmacy program. Accepted applicants watched the videotape and answered pre- and post-questionnaires. Analysis of the instruments showed that students had an increase in positive attitudes towards attending college. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Applicants, Enrollment, Higher Education, Pharmaceutical Education
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Engle, Janet P.; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1988
All present and past participants in a post-PharmD pharmacy residency program were surveyed in a program evaluation. The residency was comprised of rotations in the emergency room and each resident was required to meet for one hour each day with assigned clinical pharmacy faculty for the morning report. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Clinical Experience, Doctoral Degrees, Higher Education
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Haddad, Amy M.; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1992
A survey of 70 Nebraska pharmacists examined the nature and frequency of ethical problems with patient confidentiality, especially specific contextual features of practice and community life that made maintenance of confidentiality difficult. Differences between rural and urban pharmacists were noted. Implications for pharmaceutical education are…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Confidentiality, Ethics, Higher Education
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Baum, Rudy M. – Chemical and Engineering News, 1991
Reviewed is the debate over research and approval of the use of this drug in the United States. Potential benefits and side effects of the drug are discussed. The points of view of several government officials, scientists, and social activists are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Abortions, Bioethics, Cancer, Contraception
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Austin, Zubin – Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 2005
Immigrants with professional qualifications face unique challenges in adapting personally and professionally to new environments. This "double culture shock" experience may result in disengagement from the professional community due to perceived barriers to integration, with subsequent negative impact on employment prospects and…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Mentors, Focus Groups, Culture Conflict
Grace, Marcellus – 1995
As part of a program review process, an evaluation was done of the academic pharmacy programs at the University of Florida and Florida A & M University. The evaluation was based on site visits and review of all self-study materials. The most prominent finding and related recommendation for both programs was that Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Doctoral Degrees, Higher Education, Masters Degrees
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