Information Retrieval Concepts

Perform Evaluation: Critiques information gathered from literature searches and may consult healthcare professionals with expertise.
Ultimate Question: Classifies and confirms general queries to help narrow down specific search areas.
Develop a Strategy: Establishes a structured plan to address queries through systematic steps.

Demographics: Identifies key audience information, including name, location, and urgency of requests.
Managers: Require respectful narratives acknowledging their decision-making authority; must include criticism tactfully.
Laypeople: Typically lack knowledge about the subject matter being presented.
Technicians: Prefer step-by-step guides for practical tasks.
Hybrids: Possess significant knowledge and decision-making power; writing for them is complex and fact-focused.

Coach Style: Energetic approach suitable for persuasive settings; encourages interaction without delving into intricate details.
Story-telling: Utilizes narratives to connect emotionally with the audience, ideal for longer presentations.
Visual Aids: Essential for clarity and effectiveness in conveying drug information.
Connector-Style: Engages audience feedback and focuses on commonalities; effective in sales contexts.
Instructor Style: Effective for complex topics; leverages high-impact visuals for clarity.
Free-form Style: Impromptu speaking method without visual aids; best for concise speeches.

Written Documents: Includes guidelines (drug use, disease state management), newsletters, medical charts, and literature reviews.
Verbal Communications: Encompasses patient teaching, reviews for committees, informal presentations on patient rounds, and formal lectures.

Consequentialist Theory: Evaluates actions based on the outcomes they produce; focuses on the greatest good for the majority.
Deontological Theory: Centers on the inherent rightness of actions based on duties and rules rather than outcomes.
Ethical Dilemmas: Involves challenging choices where no option fully aligns with accepted ethical guidelines.

Respecting the Patient-Professional Relationship: Prioritizes professional control over patient autonomy.
Fidelity: Emphasizes the importance of being trustworthy and fulfilling promises.
Consent: Represents the patient's freedom to choose their course of action.

Law: Governs societal interactions and structures, regulating behavior within communities.
Ethics: Guides professional relationships and interactions, shaped by societal norms and individual principles.
Moral System: Individual principles defining personal standards of right and wrong behavior.