Rebecca M. Widder

The appeal of medical quackery: A rhetorical analysis

Medical quackery has been a pressing issue nearly from the start of the medical profession - whether the nostrums and patent medications of old or the super-foods and miracle supplements of today. Throughout history and into the modern day, the medical establishment has tried to counteract the claims of charlatans in order to protect patients from potentially harmful treatments. Countering todays pseudo-medicine begins with an examination of what makes patients susceptible to the claims of quack medicine. Understanding why patients are susceptible to dubious health claims begins with an examination of the rhetoric used to persuade a demographic toward alternative therapies. This knowledge can then be used to educate patients, and to better demonstrate the benefits of evidence-based medicine while improving patient interactions.

Impact of small-group sessions on motivational interviewing outcomes

Traditional Diabetes Education and the Pharmacist’s Role • DM self-management education (DSME) is an ongoing process of teaching patients the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for diabetes self-care.4,5 • Group education has been shown to improve outcomes; however, this typically consists of lecturebased presentations with some interactive group discussion.6,7 • Studies have shown improvement of patient outcomes with a pharmacist-led DM care program.8,9is to describe a co-curricular legislative experience that can be mapped to the 2016 ACPE Standards 3.2, 4.2, and 4.4. Since 2004, the URI College of Pharmacy has participated in the Annual Face of Pharmacy event held at the Rhode Island State House. This event brings student pharmacists, faculty and members of state pharmacists associations together to rally behind issues and legislation affecting pharmacy practice. Demonstration tables, staffed by APPE students, preceptors and faculty showcase services to the legislators such as: hypertension screenings, diabetes education, body fat analysis, immunizations, medication therapymanagement services, and patient counseling. A speaking program highlights legislation and issues important to pharmacy and the future of health care. Past speakers have included Directors of the RI Department of Health, Governors, Lieutenant Governors, state Senators, state Representatives, members and staff from the Board of Pharmacy, Presidents of both state pharmacy associations (RIPA andRISHP), and selected student pharmacist leaders. Past Gubernatorial proclamations and citations have been issued to commemorate the event and pharmacists’ role in patient care. Throughout the afternoon, student pharmacists have the opportunity to interact with pharmacists at the tables, learn about legislative initiatives that impact pharmacy, and meet with state legislators. Student pharmacists have also been recognized on the House and Senate floors as the sessions open. To formally incorporate this experience into our curriculum as a co-curricular standard, students will be encouraged to perform a formal writing reflection after participation to self-evaluate their professional development. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2015; 79 (5) Article S4.

Effectiveness of Student Facilitation in Motivational Interviewing Education

Traditional Diabetes Education and the Pharmacist’s Role • DM self-management education (DSME) is an ongoing process of teaching patients the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for diabetes self-care.4,5 • Group education has been shown to improve outcomes; however, this typically consists of lecturebased presentations with some interactive group discussion.6,7 • Studies have shown improvement of patient outcomes with a pharmacist-led DM care program.8,9is to describe a co-curricular legislative experience that can be mapped to the 2016 ACPE Standards 3.2, 4.2, and 4.4. Since 2004, the URI College of Pharmacy has participated in the Annual Face of Pharmacy event held at the Rhode Island State House. This event brings student pharmacists, faculty and members of state pharmacists associations together to rally behind issues and legislation affecting pharmacy practice. Demonstration tables, staffed by APPE students, preceptors and faculty showcase services to the legislators such as: hypertension screenings, diabetes education, body fat analysis, immunizations, medication therapymanagement services, and patient counseling. A speaking program highlights legislation and issues important to pharmacy and the future of health care. Past speakers have included Directors of the RI Department of Health, Governors, Lieutenant Governors, state Senators, state Representatives, members and staff from the Board of Pharmacy, Presidents of both state pharmacy associations (RIPA andRISHP), and selected student pharmacist leaders. Past Gubernatorial proclamations and citations have been issued to commemorate the event and pharmacists’ role in patient care. Throughout the afternoon, student pharmacists have the opportunity to interact with pharmacists at the tables, learn about legislative initiatives that impact pharmacy, and meet with state legislators. Student pharmacists have also been recognized on the House and Senate floors as the sessions open. To formally incorporate this experience into our curriculum as a co-curricular standard, students will be encouraged to perform a formal writing reflection after participation to self-evaluate their professional development. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2015; 79 (5) Article S4.

Validation of a Novel Sensor System for Real Time Monitoring of Urine Bag Fill Levels

Objective: The utilization of interprofessional education and collaborative practice delivers optimal health services and improves patient outcomes. Training future healthcare providers in an integrated environment promotes a “collaborative practice-ready” workforce. The aim of this study was to identify ongoing specific interprofessional collaborative projects and promote their awareness among faculty at the St. John Fisher College Wegmans School of Pharmacy. Methods: Faculty members were surveyed to identify the ongoing interprofessional collaborative initiatives among pharmacy faculty. Results: A total of four collaborative practices were identified among faculty: ambulatory care, assistedliving, didactic, and assessment. The ambulatory care setting at an osteoporosis clinic provides patientcentered care with a clinical component. Each patient with a new diagnosis or change in medication therapy receives education/counseling from a pharmacist, a registered nurse for medication administration and a physician for a physical exam. In the assisted-living setting, pharmacy and nursing students are paired to conduct a high-level health assessment in their respective disciplines. Didactic interprofessional efforts are being conducted to create a flexible and comprehensive pain education curriculum. Physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, chiropractors, and oriental medicine practitioners will develop the curriculum. The pain module will be adaptable for interprofessional education activities. Finally, recognizing the similarities in accreditation standards for communication and professionalism, the School of Pharmacy and the NY Chiropractic School are sharing strategies and rubrics for assessing these outcomes. Implications: The survey revealed a broader range of interprofessional collaborations than was originally suspected. The school will continue to foster and support interprofessional education and collaborative practice. Disciplines Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Comments Poster presented at: • Annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy in Orlando, Florida, July, 2012. • Faculty Scholarship Celebration at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York, October 25, 2012. Abstract is published in American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2012; 76 (5) Article 99. https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe76599is published in American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2012; 76 (5) Article 99. https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe76599 Authors David Hutchinson, Jane M. Souza, Jennifer Mathews, Anthony Corigliano, Katherine Juba, Jill Lavigne, Andrea Traina, Karen A. Bobak, Constance Baldwin, and O.J. Sahler This poster presentation is available at Fisher Digital Publications: https://fisherpub.sjfc.edu/pharmacy_facpub/20 THE CROSSROADS OF INTERPROFESSIONALISM: Four Avenues of Collaboration at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher College David Hutchinson, Pharm.D.; Jane Souza, Ph.D.; Jennifer Mathews, Ph.D.; Anthony Corigliano, R.Ph.; Katherine Juba, Pharm.D.; Jill Lavigne, Ph.D.; Andrea Traina, Pharm.D.; Karen A. Bobak D.C. Constance Baldwin, Ph.D.; O.J. Sahler, M.D.