A. Patient and pharmacist relationship 1. Pharmacists have historically been viewed as one of the most trusted professionals based on Gallup’s annual Honesty and Ethics Survey. Pharmacists are also one of the most accessible health care professionals. Patients express greater satisfaction with care when they perceive quality interactions with a health care provider. 2. The…
A. Separation of MTM from dispensing B. Protection of patient information C. Comprehensive versus focused MTMS D. Patients who may benefit from MTMS Read also:
An environment that limits distractions and disruptions will assist in increasing the accuracy of this process. Automation and the use of pharmacy technicians allow the pharmacist to oversee these functions. The time saved allows the pharmacist greater time for patient-focused activities, such as counseling and patient education. A. The following information should be recorded on…
The dispensing of medication requires that the pharmacist verify that patients have the necessary knowledge and ability to adhere to the prescribed treatment. This will increase the likelihood of obtaining the desired outcomes. A. Counseling patients The pharmacist should evaluate the patient’s understanding of each medication and supply additional information when the patient’s information is…
A case history report is conventionally prefaced by a brief description of the patient and their complaint. This serves to orientate the reader and also to summarize data that will subsequently be important for both diagnosis and treatment. Patient details Past medical history (PMH) Medication history Family history (FH) Social history (SH) Systematic examination Investigations…