21 Questions
What is the primary purpose of safety netting in patient care?
To provide information for patients and organize follow-up care
What is the term for knowing when you don’t know the answer and it's best to refer to someone who does?
Competence
What is the term for responding to symptoms and therapeutics?
Red flags
What is the primary purpose of signposting in patient care?
To direct patients to another service or healthcare professional
What is the term for what is in your job role as a healthcare professional?
Boundaries of care
What is the primary goal of establishing effective referral pathways in local areas?
To offer people effective, convenient and accessible services
What is the purpose of a structured multidisciplinary care plan?
To standardize care for a specific clinical problem
What is the primary benefit of using pathways in healthcare?
To support clinical effectiveness and risk management
What is the role of community pharmacy teams in the referral pathway?
To offer expertise and support to healthcare practitioners
What is the primary goal of tools used to guide evidence-based healthcare?
To translate clinical practice guidelines into clinical processes
What is the benefit of using pathways for novice healthcare practitioners?
To provide a framework for novice practitioners to ensure appropriate care
What is the primary goal of the European Pathway Association founded in 2004?
To support the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical/care pathways in Europe
What is a Clinical Pathway?
A standardized interdisciplinary care map for a specific diagnosis from the diagnosis related group
What is the main benefit of Health Pathways developed in 2008 in Canterbury, New Zealand?
The most innovative and effective change to the health and social care system
What is the primary role of Community Pharmacy teams in supporting the health and wellbeing of local populations?
To support people to maintain their health and wellbeing
What is the purpose of Quality Statement 3?
To integrate community pharmacy services into care and referral pathways
What is the data source for Quality Measures a) and b) in the context of Community Pharmacy integration?
Local data collection, for example, review of action taken by commissioners
What is the outcome measured in the context of Quality Measures, in terms of Community Pharmacy team satisfaction?
Proportion of community pharmacy teams satisfied with the availability of referral pathways
What is the main benefit of Clinical Pathways in terms of healthcare professionals?
Increased communication among members of the healthcare team
What is the primary goal of integrating community pharmacy services into care and referral pathways?
To offer people effective, convenient and easily accessible services
What is the main characteristic of Health Pathways in terms of healthcare professionals?
Local agreements on best practice for healthcare professionals
Test your knowledge of pharmacy consultation best practices, including signposting, red flags, competence, and boundaries of care. Learn when to refer patients to other services or professionals.
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