Book DescriptionOver 200 researchers and practitioners provide ready access to more than 5,000 primary literature citations and hard-to-find research on gene therapy; health service delivery models; best practices documents; pharmaceutical software development; legal controversies, ethical issues, and court rulings; drug dosing and electronic prescription; postmarketing surveillance; generic equivalency; quality management procedures; and ducational and training programs. Compiling expertise and recommendations from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the Encyclopedia unravels the increasing complexity of pharmacotherapy, the problems of medication-related morbidity and mortality, and the impact that clinically empowered pharmacists have on assuring safe and effective pharmaceutical care for patients.