Discharge Counseling Quiz & Flashcards for Healthcare

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What is the primary goal of discharge counselling?

To reduce hospital readmission rates

To achieve long-term treatment success and positive outcomes (correct)

To provide medication therapy management

To promote pharmacist-patient relationships

What is a key advantage of counselling in hospitals?

Access to the patient's notes and collaboration with healthcare staff (correct)

Access to the patient's medical history

Availability of pharmaceutical resources

Increased patient throughput

When should the timing of patient counselling be planned?

After discharge

On the day of discharge

A few days before discharge

Well before the date of discharge (correct)

What is an essential element of a counselling area?

A quiet place with no distractions or interruptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a patient counselling checklist?

To ensure all essential points are covered during counselling Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a patient counselling checklist?

Medication names, appearance, and instructions for use Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of repeated counselling sessions in hospitals?

Reinforcement of important points and clarification of doubts Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to obtain all medication prior to discharge?

To simplify the counseling process Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for prioritizing patients for counselling?

To focus on high-risk patients Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential principle of patient counselling?

The same principles apply in hospital and community settings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of therapy during patient counseling?

To resolve the most pressing problem that brought the patient into the hospital Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to organizing information about several drugs during patient counseling?

Grouping drugs according to their indications, times of administration, and similar formulation together Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of confirming understanding during patient counseling?

To give the patient an opportunity to ask questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of providing patients with filled prescriptions immediately at discharge?

It decreases 30-day rapid readmission rates Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the pharmacist in patient counseling?

To be prepared to answer a wide range of questions from patients before discharge Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to dealing with side effects during patient counseling?

Providing instructions on how to manage common side effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of emphasizing the need for long-term monitoring during patient counseling?

It allows for early detection of potential problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of discussing the most recently prescribed drugs first during patient counseling?

To help the patient prioritize their medications Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of discharge counseling on hospital bed availability?

It increases hospital bed availability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of effective discharge counseling?

Improved patient quality of life Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Discharge Counselling

Discharge counselling is a system that provides medication counselling to patients discharged from a hospital.
The pharmacist reviews the patient's regimen, fills prescriptions, and counsels the patient at the bedside.

Goals of Discharge Counselling

Help patients understand the role of medication in their recovery process
Improve medication adherence
Maintain sustained illness remission
Inform patients about possible side effects and their management
Achieve long-term treatment success and positive outcomes

Principles of Patient Counselling

Principles of patient counselling are the same in both hospital and community settings
Not all patients can be counselled, so prioritise patients who need it most

Counselling Area and Time

Counselling should take place in a quiet area with no distractions or interruptions
Allow sufficient time for all points to be made and questions answered

Advantages of Counselling in Hospitals

Access to patient's notes and medical history
Doctors and nursing staff involved in the patient's care are available
Indications for drugs are known, including reasons for selection and patient's response
Avoid duplication of unnecessary information and reinforce important points
Repeated sessions can be organized if needed

Plan for Counselling

Plan counselling timing well before the date of discharge
Obtain all medication prior to discharge to avoid last-minute rush

Patient Counselling Checklist

Disease state and what brought the patient to hospital
Name and appearance of drugs, including generic and trade names
How to use the medication, including inhaler technique and cream/ointment application
When to take the medication, relating to daily routine
How long to use the medication, including antibiotics and long-term medications
Common side effects and how to manage them
Anything to avoid, such as certain drinks or foods
What to do if a dose is missed and whether dosage can be altered safely without consulting a doctor
Storage instructions for medications, including refrigeration and GTN tablets

Confirming Understanding

Use open questions to confirm patient understanding
Ask patient to explain how long they will take their medication
Give patient an opportunity to ask questions
Discuss any problems they may encounter

Benefits of Discharge Counselling

Reduces 30-day rapid readmission by 35-50%
Encourages medication adherence in the initial acute phase of treatment
Gives patients the opportunity to be treated in a less intrusive outpatient setting
Improves patient quality of life and increases hospital bed availability

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A quiz about discharge counselling, a system that provides medication counselling to hospital patients after discharge, reviewing their regimen and advising on medication adherence and side effects.