The journal articles I have authored similarly reflect my interests in hospice and palliative care, and ambulatory care topics. I am particularly interested in the appropriate use of medications in caring for patients with serious illnesses.
Journal Articles
Williams A, Sera L, McPherson ML. Anticholinergic burden in hospice patients with dementia. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2018.
Uritshy TJ, Atayee RS, Herndon CM, Lockman K, McPherson ML, Jones CA. The tips palliative care pharmacists want the palliative care team to know when caring for patients. Journal of Palliative Medicine 2018;21(7):1017-1023.
Davis MP, Fernandez C, Regel S, McPherson ML. Does nalbuphine have a niche in managing pain? Journal of Opioid Management 2018;14(2):143-151.
Davis MP, McPherson ML, Mehta Z, Fernandez C. What parenteral opioids to use in face of shortages of morphine, hydromorphone and fentanyl. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 2018; 35(8):1118-1122.
Bemben N, McPherson ML. The pharmacist’s role in palliative and hospice care. Postgraduate Healthcare Education Continuing Education Monograph, 2018.
Mendoza K, McPherson ML. Knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding the use of medical cannabis in the hospice population: An educational intervention. Am J Hosp Palliat Medicine; Nov 2017.
McPherson ML. Pharmacists can help right the ship in the opioid crisis. Pharmacy Today 2017;43.
Sera L, Brown M, McPherson ML, Walker KA, Klein-Schwartz K. State survey of medical boards regarding abrupt loss of a prescriber of controlled substances. Journal of Opioid Management 2017;13:2:105-110.
Sera L, McPherson ML. Management of opioid-induced constipation in hospice patients. American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine 2017;1-6.
Stewart D, McPherson ML. Symptom management challenges in heart failure: pharmacotherapy considerations. Heart Fail Rev 2017; Jun 24.
Kowalewska CA, Noble BN, Fromme EK, McPherson ML, Grace KN, Furuno JP.Prevalence and Clinical Intentions of Antithrombotic Therapy on Discharge to Hospice Care. J Palliat Med. 2017 Nov;20(11):1225-1230. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2016.0487. Epub 2017 Jun 5.
Lockman K, Haines ST, McPherson MLO. Improved learning outcomes after flipping a therapeutics module: results of a controlled trial. Acad Med 2017 May 30.
Tjia J, Kutner JS, Ritchie CS, Blatchford PJ, Kendrick RB, Prince-Paul M, McPherson ML, Sloan JA, Somers TJ, Abernethy AP, Furuno JP. Perceptions of Statin Discontinuation among Patients with Life-limiting Illness. J Palliat Med. 2017 May 18.
McPherson ML. Methadone safety guidelines for hospice and palliative care. AAHPM Quarterly, 2016, 17(2):8-9.
McPherson ML. Pharmacist-driven, patient-centered interventions in pain management. Pharmacy Today, September 2016, 43.
Rajendran P, McPherson ML. When to say when: The use and overuse of oral proton pump inhibitors. Maryland Pharmacist, Summer 2016, 17-23.
Rajendran P, McPherson ML. When to say when: The use and overuse of oral proton pump inhibitors. Maryland Pharmacist, Summer 2016.
Stewart D, McPherson ML. Take each pill with a grain of salt: A review of abuse-deterrent opioid formulations and place in therapy. Maryland Pharmacist, Spring 2016, 19-24.
Habtemariam Z, Bemben NM, McPherson ML. Management of type 2 diabetes: Review of drug therapy and the role of the pharmacist. Maryland Pharmacist, Winter 2016, pp. 14-21.
Malotte KL, McPherson ML. Identification, assessment, and management of pain in patients with advanced dementia. Mental Health Clinician 2016;6(2):XXX. DOI: 10.9740/mhc.2016.03.XXX.
Haggerty L, McPherson ML. When to cut bait: Deprescribing medications. Maryland Pharmacist 2015; Fall:19-25.
McPherson ML. Back to the not-so-basics: the pharmacology of pain. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 2010;40:941-942.
McPherson ML. Preface: Pharmacy and Palliative Care. Progress in Palliative Care 2010;18(3):130-131. (Served as guest editor of the entire issue).
McPherson ML, Holmes H. Precision Pharmacopalliation: The Goldilocks approach to medication management at end of life. Progress in Palliative Care 2010;18(3):140-146.
McPherson ML, Layson-Wolf, C. Optimizing Effective Pharmacotherapy: Conversations Using the SBAR method. Maryland Pharmacists Association Journal, December 2008.
McPherson ML. Strategies for the management of opioid-induced adverse effects. Advanced Studies in Pharmacy, University of Tennessee, College of Pharmacy, Volume 5, Number 2, June 2008.
McPherson ML, Kaiser K, Burns C. Interpretation and Implementation of Range, Titration and PRN Orders in Hospice. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses, 2005;7(5):289-298.
McPherson ML. Exploring the pharmacist’s role in the management of chronic pain: focus on opioid analgesics. Drug Topics, July 2005.
McPherson ML. Detection, Prevention and Treatment of Drug-Related Problems in Pain Management and Palliative Care. MCHA Today, July/August 2000.
McPherson ML. The Role of the Pharmacist in the Palliative Care Team. Continuing Education Booklet for the Philadelaphia College of Pharmacy. Volume 4, Number 1, 2000.
McPherson ML, Kerr RA, Fedder DO, Hollenbeck RG, Knapp DA. Maryland’s Nontraditional Pathway to the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree: Development and Improvement. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, August 1999.
Vanscoy GJ, Rock W, and AC Provider Certification Working Group: Richard Becker, Stuart Haines, Sally Loken, Mary Lynn McPherson, Geno L. Merlo, Lynn Oertel, F. Randy Vogenberg, Thomas Wiser. Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis, 1998;5:53-62.
Fisher K. McPherson ML. Gabapentin. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care 1997;14(6):311-312.
Cooke C. McPherson ML, Kerr R. Revised curriculum at UMAB prepares students for new environments. Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy 1997;3(4):470-471.
Koch KE, Gousse GC, Stevenson LL, McPherson ML. ASHP Guidelines on the Pharmacist’s Role in the Development of Clinical Care Plans. American Journal of Health-Systems Pharmacists, 1997, 54:314-318.
Fields C, McPherson ML. Prescribing patterns of renally eliminated medications in a home health care population. The Consultant Pharmacist 1995; 11(2):135-148. Ferris F, McPherson ML, Ross K. Developing an interdisciplinary care plan for home infusion therapy. Infusion. December 1995;2(30):29-33.
McPherson ML. Therapeutics care for cancer patients. American Druggist. October 1995, pp. 48-55.
McPherson ML. Antibiotic therapy in the elderly. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. November 1993;6(1):1-7.
McPherson ML. Self-care and medication management: pharmacists and older adults. Generations, Journal of the American Society on Aging. Fall 1993;18(3):45-48.
McPherson ML. Taking an accurate medication history. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. August 1993;5(4):35-9.
McPherson ML. Medication administration scheduling eases burden of home care. The Consultant Pharmacist. July 1993;8(7):776, 773.
McPherson ML. The use of topical corticosteroids. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. May 1993;5(3):50-55.
McPherson ML. The role of the pharmacist on the home health care team. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. February 1993;5(2):59-62.
McPherson ML. Management of preterm labor with continuous subcutaneous home terbutaline therapy. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. November 1992;5(1):22-25.
McPherson ML. Management of Parkinson’s Disease. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. August 1992;4(4):31-35.
McPherson ML. Therapy of Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. February 1992;4(3):20-27.
McPherson ML. Medication management of rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of Home Health Care practice. February 1992;4(2):34-41.
McPherson ML. Home oral anticoagulation monitoring. Journal of Home health Care Practice. November 1991;4(1):63-77.
McPherson ML. Alzheimer’s disease: definition and therapy options. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. August 1991;3(4):1-5.
McPherson ML. Management of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and infectious complications. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. February 1991;3(2):17-24.
McPherson ML. Pharmacologic management of pain and symptom control in terminally ill cancer patients. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. November 1990;3(1):80-86.
McPherson ML. Monitoring parameters for home IV therapy. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. August 1990;2(4):69-77.
McPherson ML. Drug-induced mental status changes. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. May 1990;2(3):69-73.
McPherson ML. Pharmacotherapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. Feb 1990;2(2):61-68.
McPherson ML. Medicating home health patients: considerations for the caregiver. CARING. Jan 1990;9(1):38-40.
McPherson ML. Drugs and dietary interactions: guidelines for counseling home health care patients. Journal of Home Health Care Practice. Aug 1989;1(4):27-37.
McPherson ML. Nonprescription drug documentation and nursing knowledge in a home health care population. The Consultant Pharmacist. Jan 1989;4(10):32-6.
McPherson ML. Taking it to the Next Level: The ASPE and CPE Credential. PainView;Summer 2013:8-12.
Walker KA, McPherson ML. Stick it to me: Topical and Transdermal Pain Relievers. PainWeek Journal;Q3:18-23.
McPherson ML, Cimino N, Herndon C. Monitoring the outcomes of drug therapy: Empowering patients as partners in care. PainView Fall 2013.
Interviewed for article, “What are the best safety practices for use in methadone in the treatment of pain? Conversations with Lynn R. Webster, MD and Mary Lynn McPherson, Pharm.D., BCPS, CPE. PPM Practice Pain Management 2012;12(2):76-8.
McPherson ML. Pain Medications Increase Death Rate. Get Better Health Blog (getbetterhealth.com). November 2011. Picked up by The New York Times.
McPherson ML. “I’m so confused!” Keeping your pain medications straight! Get Better Health Blog (getbetterhealth.com). January 2011.
McPherson ML. Pain Management: One Size DOESN’T Fit All! Get Better Health Blog (getbetterhealth.com). January 2011.
McPherson ML. FDA Restricts Acetaminophen in Popular Pain Medications. Get Better Health Blog (getbetterhealth.com). January 2011.
McPherson A, McPherson ML. The role of the pharmacist in pain management. PainView 2011;7(2):4-7.
McPherson ML. Opioid myths and misconceptions. PainView 2011.6(3):4-5.
McPherson ML. American Geriatrics Society Update – Pain Management Guidelines for Older Adults. PainView 2010;6:6-7.
McPherson ML. A pain educator in every practice! What’s not to love PainView 2010;6(3):4-5.
McPherson ML. Opioid Addition: United States. PainReporter 2007;1(2):10-12.