Pharmacists on hospital teams: could they cut repeat visits?

This study looks at whether having a clinical pharmacist involved throughout a hospital stay—from admission to discharge—can make care safer and more effective. About 610 adults with multiple health conditions will be randomly assigned to either standard care or care with a pharmacist who checks medications, joins medical rounds, and gives advice. Researchers will track extra hospital visits, side effects, and patient satisfaction for 6 months after discharge.