Clinical pharmacist services in a multidisciplinary weight management clinic

J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2013 Feb;24(1 Suppl):29-35. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2013.0051.

Abstract

A multidisciplinary approach to weight loss is necessary to manage obesity. Medications are important in the management strategy, and pharmacists can enhance the care provided. This paper focuses on the integration of a clinical pharmacist into a multidisciplinary team at a weight management clinic serving medically indigent patients in New Orleans.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Obesity Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • New Orleans
  • Obesity / drug therapy
  • Obesity / prevention & control*
  • Patient Care Team / organization & administration*
  • Pharmacy Service, Hospital*
  • Professional Role*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Obesity Agents