Pharmacy Practice: Patient-Centered Communication Chapter 1 Quiz

Study Notes

Patient-Centered Communication in Pharmacy Practice

The practice of pharmacy has evolved to include not only preparation and dispensing of medication but also interaction with patients and other healthcare providers.
In current pharmacy practice, pharmacists interact with patients, physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, and dietitians.

Patient-Centered Care

Patient-centered care is the practice of caring for patients in a way that is meaningful and valuable to the individual patient.
It involves listening to, informing, and involving patients in their care for better health outcomes and satisfaction.
Example: minimal communication between the pharmacist and patient about therapy and patient history would have prevented medication errors.

Dimensions of Patient-Centered Medical Care

Pharmacists should be familiar with biomedical, psychological, and social factors related to the illness of a patient.
Pharmacists should treat the patient as a “person,” regardless of their looks or relationship.
Pharmacists should allow patients to be more actively involved in dialogue and decision-making about treatment.
Pharmacists should build a “therapeutic alliance” with patients by incorporating patient perceptions, establishing trust, and caring relationships.

Pharmacist Responsibility in Patient Care

Reduce the incidence of medication-related errors and illnesses.
Reduce preventable adverse drug events.
Reduce the cost associated with medication-related morbidity and mortality.
Achieve definite outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life.
Increase job satisfaction and reduce stress.

Importance of Communication in Patient Care

Communication is crucial to prevent medication errors and side effects.
Good communication helps to build trust between the pharmacist and patient.
Good communication leads to job satisfaction and reduces stress.
Benefits of communication to pharmacy profession include:
- Added service to meet patient demand and aid in market competition.
- Increases revenue through payment for counseling services.

Patient Role in Therapeutic Monitoring

Patients must be taught to have an active role in therapeutic monitoring to ensure treatment goals are being met.
Patients are essential in reporting responses to treatment, especially in chronic conditions like pain and depression.

Description

Test your understanding of patient-centered communication in pharmacy practice with this quiz based on Chapter 1 objectives. Explore current pharmacists' activities, patient-centered care, importance of communication, medication use process, and patient role in therapeutic monitoring.