Patient Counseling: Name:-G Varshith Pharm D IV YR 16Z51T0006
Patient Counseling: Name:-G Varshith Pharm D IV YR 16Z51T0006
Patient Counseling: Name:-G Varshith Pharm D IV YR 16Z51T0006
COUNSELING
NAME :- G VARSHITH
Pharm d IV YR
16Z51T0006
PATIENT COUSELING:
Patient couseling is defined as “providing
information to the patient or patients care giver regarding
the disease, medication,diet and life style modifications in
layman language to achieve the desirable therapeutic
outcomes”.The information may be given verbally and
complimented with written information leaflets.
-Purpose of medication
-How medication works
-Dose and duration of therapy
-Goals of therapy
-How effectiveness will be monitored
-Adverse effects and how to deal with them
-Drug specific issues
COUNSELLING CONTENT:
It is considered as the heart of counselling session. During this step the
pharmacist explains the patient about their medications and treatment
regimen. Lifestyle changes such as diet or exercise can also be
discussed.
1. Name and strength of medication
2. How it works or why it is prescribed
3. How to take medication
4. Expected duration of treatment
5. Expected benefits of treatment
6. Possible adverse effects
7. Advise on correct dosage
8. Possible dietary or medication interactions
9. Minimum duration required to show therapeutic benefit
COUNSELLING AIDS:
CONCLUSION:
Patient counselling is an essential component of clinical pharmacy
practice in hospitals and in community pharmacy settings. Patient
counselling enhances the patients understanding of their illness and its
treatment, and may improve adherence and therapeutic outcome.
REFERENCE:
A Textbook of Clinical Pharmacy Practice by G. Parthasarathi; 2nd
Edition; Chapter No: 06; Page no:60-67
A Textbook of Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Practice by
Balasubramanian; 2nd Edition; Chapter No: 39; Page no:346-351