01.CS3.E2
Cards (15)
- Element 2Tailors care and counseling according to the needs of the client/patient
- PC 2.1The pharmacist shall assess the client’s/ patient’s current medication-related health need
- EVIDENCE 2.1Uses appropriate techniques, procedures and language to gather relevant patient information and clarify the level, type and form of information required
- PC 2.2The pharmacist shall provide the client/patient with current, objective and evidence-based information.
- EVIDENCE 2.2Delivers information evaluated based on quality use of medicines principles and current evidence-based guidelines
- PC 2.3The pharmacist shall provide tailored verbal and/or written information to client/patient.
- EVIDENCE 2.3Explains complicated technical concepts using layman’s term to address adequately information gaps on medicines and other health products
- PC 2.4The pharmacist shall maximize opportunities for patient counseling to provide information and advice to clients/patients
- EVIDENCE 2.4Trains all pharmacy personnel involved in the provision of non-prescription medicines to identify and refer patients who may benefit from counseling.
- PC 2.5The pharmacist shall advice the client/patient on the medicine, including dosing regimen, precautions, possible adverse effects, specific storage requirements and proper disposal.
- EVIDENCE 2.5Describes the therapeutic indications, pharmacological actions and the precautions
- PC 2.6The pharmacist shall emphasize on the significant potential or actual medication-related problems associated with the use of medicines
- EVIDENCE 2.6Identifies medication-related problems associated with the use of medicines, such as contraindications, potential interactions and incompatibilities without causing panic to the client/patient
- PC 2.7The pharmacist shall determine when provision of medicines or health products is inappropriate or unnecessary
- EVIDENCE 2.7Provides alternative options if the provision of medicines is inappropriate or unnecessary