The provision of pharmaceutical care in a Veterans' Affairs Medical Center outpatient HIV clinic.

Recognizing the unique needs and demands of HIV-infected patients, it was decided to implement pharmaceutical care in a VAMC outpatient HIV clinic. Services provided to the patients by the pharmacist include drug information, medication counseling with the help of educational handouts, and drug-related problem identification and resolution. The pharmacist also serves as a liaison between the patient and the VAMC outpatient pharmacy if conflicts arise. Services provided to the other members of the HIV clinic team include the provision of drug information and participation in clinical research. In addition, the HIV clinic provides a training site for pharmacy practice residents and Doctor of Pharmacy students on their ambulatory care rotation.