Pharmacist Consultation & Referral

Pharmacist Consultation & Referral

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What is the primary goal of safety netting in the diagnosis and management of patients?

To empower patients and protect healthcare professionals

What is the term for knowing when you don't know the answer and referring to someone who does?

Competence

What is signposting, according to Dr. Ty?

Referring to another service or contacting the GP practice directly

What does 'red flags' refer to in the context of patient symptoms?

<p>Responding to symptoms and therapeutics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of 'boundary of care' in a healthcare setting?

<p>To determine the scope of a healthcare professional's job role</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Clinical/Care Pathways?

<p>To improve communication among healthcare team members</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Clinical Pathways and Health Pathways?

<p>Clinical Pathways focus on standardized care, while Health Pathways focus on local agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Community Pharmacy teams in Care Pathways?

<p>To support patients in maintaining their health and wellbeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Quality Statement 3?

<p>To integrate community pharmacy services into care and referral pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main outcome of integrating community pharmacy services into care and referral pathways?

<p>Proportion of community pharmacy team members satisfied with the availability of referral pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary data source for Quality Measures?

<p>Local data collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of Clinical/Care Pathways in terms of patient care?

<p>Standardization of care and documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Clinical Pathways and Care Pathways?

<p>Clinical Pathways are used for specific diagnosis, while Care Pathways are used for overall health and wellbeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the European Pathway Association?

<p>To support the development of Clinical/Care Pathways in Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Health Pathways in Canterbury, New Zealand?

<p>To create local agreements on best practice for patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of service providers working together in their local areas?

<p>To establish effective referral pathways and improve understanding of expertise available from community pharmacy teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using structured multidisciplinary care plans?

<p>To facilitate care according to evidence-based best practice guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using pathways in healthcare?

<p>Earlier referrals and reduction in length of stay</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of health and social care practitioners in integrated working?

<p>To develop and use local referral/care pathways and information-sharing practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of structured multidisciplinary care plans?

<p>It aims to standardize care for a specific clinical problem, procedure, or episode of healthcare in a specific population</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tools used to guide evidence-based healthcare?

<p>To translate clinical practice guidelines recommendations into clinical processes of care</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of signposting?

<p>To refer patients to other services or healthcare professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'red flags' refer to in the context of patient symptoms?

<p>Severe symptoms requiring immediate attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of safety netting in the diagnosis and management of patients?

<p>To empower patients and protect healthcare professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of competence in healthcare?

<p>Knowing when you don't know the answer and referring to someone who does</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of boundaries of care in a healthcare setting?

<p>Understanding what is within your job role and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key outcome of service providers working together in their local areas?

<p>Improved understanding and confidence in referral pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of structured multidisciplinary care plans?

<p>To facilitate care according to evidence-based best practice guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of integrating community pharmacy services into care and referral pathways?

<p>Improved patient safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary purpose of tools used to guide evidence-based healthcare?

<p>To facilitate care according to evidence-based best practice guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of structured multidisciplinary care plans?

<p>They detail the steps in a course of treatment or care</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key outcome of using pathways in healthcare?

<p>Improved patient safety and reduced adverse events</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Clinical Pathways?

<p>To support the implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the European Pathway Association founded?

<p>2004</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of integrating community pharmacy services into care and referral pathways?

<p>Effective, convenient and easily accessible services</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the sequence of health and social care services a patient receives during a particular episode of care?

<p>Care Pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Quality Measure C?

<p>To agree on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which city were Health Pathways developed in 2008?

<p>Canterbury</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Community Pharmacy teams in Care Pathways?

<p>To support the health and wellbeing of the local population</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of integrating community pharmacy services into care and referral pathways?

<p>Proportion of community pharmacy team members satisfied with the availability of referral pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the European Pathway Association?

<p>To support the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical/care pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using Clinical/Care Pathways in healthcare?

<p>Standardization of care, documentation and evaluation tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of signposting according to Dr. Ty?

<p>To contact the GP practice directly to book an appointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'red flags' refer to in the context of patient symptoms?

<p>Severe symptoms that require immediate attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of competence in healthcare?

<p>Knowing when you don't know the answer and referring to someone who does</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of safety netting in the diagnosis and management of patients?

<p>To help manage uncertainty in diagnosis and management</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of boundaries of care in a healthcare setting?

<p>Knowing what is within one's job role</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of health and social care practitioners in integrated working?

<p>To develop local referral/care pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of translating clinical practice guidelines into clinical processes of care?

<p>To facilitate care according to evidence-based best practice guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of structured multidisciplinary care plans?

<p>It details the steps in a course of treatment or care</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pathways in healthcare?

<p>To support clinical effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using pathways in healthcare?

<p>Earlier referrals and reduced length of stay</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of service providers in their local areas?

<p>To establish effective referral pathways and improve understanding of expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where were Health Pathways developed in 2008?

<p>Canterbury</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Clinical Pathways?

<p>To guide a patient's plan of care through attainment of specific clinical outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the European Pathway Association (EPA) founded for?

<p>To support the development, implementation, and evaluation of Clinical/Care Pathways in Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of integrating community pharmacy services into care and referral pathways?

<p>To offer people effective, convenient, and easily accessible services</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the sequence of health and social care services a patient receives during a particular episode of care?

<p>Care Pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefits of using pathways in healthcare?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Quality Statement 3?

<p>To integrate community pharmacy services into care and referral pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Community Pharmacy teams in Care Pathways?

<p>To support people to maintain their health and wellbeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Clinical Pathways and Health Pathways?

<p>Clinical Pathways are used in hospitals, while Health Pathways are used in the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the European Pathway Association?

<p>To support the development, implementation, and evaluation of Clinical/Care Pathways in Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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