Navigating Drive-Through Window Pharmacy Services
People feel self-rewarded when they use time efficiently. To save time, drive-through banking, fast food, beverage depots, pharmacy, and cleaning services are taken for granted as a way of life. Wait a second? Drive-through windows for pharmacy services; is that a good choice? Drive-through pharmacy services are primarily about convenience and access. Understandably, when traveling with a car-load of small children; why venture into the pharmacy when everything gets done without leaving the vehicle. Or, if it’s a rainy rain, a bad hair day, a sloppy dress day, or a sick day; pick up the medication at the window – mission accomplished. For people with limited mobility, the drive-through window provides easy access.
Although people wish to get their medication as quickly as possible, regardless of whether they are in the store or at the drive-through window, pharmacists may not have time to get to the drive- through window to answer questions and provide advice about medication use. In addition, access to drug and insurance information from this area may be limited. As medications are likely stored near the main counter and not near the drive-through window, problems can arise in workflow; creating additional challenges for pharmacists to take care of people at the counter and people at the drive-through window. Read the rest of this entry »
Is There Any Good News in Terms of Tinnitus Treatment in 2011?
Years of study have confirmed that tinnitus patients suffer from irritating noise on a chronic basis. There are a series of related conditions such as insomnia, vertigo, depression and hearing impairment. This article considers the options for patients in 2011.
Miracle tinnitus treatment programs have been touted but their level of success is still hotly debated. From a psychological point of view, it helps for the patient to learn acceptance as a recovery strategy. Anxiety tends to worsen the symptoms. Often an underlying condition is to blame. It is therefore advisable to first deal with the principal problem first before moving on to the secondary effects. There are two broad categories that are making the headlines in 2011.
* The Thomas Coleman solution: This author has written a book that moves away from medication. Instead it concentrates on a holistic tinnitus treatment which is summarized in 5 steps. These are practical ways that offer relief to patients. For example they are advised to avoid loud noise. The immune system is then boosted through the consumption of vitamins. A diet rich in minerals is recommended. The patient needs to ensure that they are getting enough rest from sleeping. Yoga and meditation are recommended as redemptive activities. Exercise will improve blood circulation and reduce the incidence of pulsating varieties. Read the rest of this entry »