Can a pharmacist check on your housing and food needs to keep you out of the hospital?

NCT ID NCT06802393

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tested whether a pharmacist can help patients leaving the emergency department by checking for social needs like food, housing, or transportation. Researchers screened 58 adults and connected them to community resources. The goal was to see if this approach reduces return hospital visits and is practical to implement.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States

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