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Patient-Centered Care & Communication Flashcards

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  1. A patient with limited English proficiency arrives for an MTM consultation. Which is the BEST approach to ensure effective communication?

    Answer: Use a qualified medical interpreter or language assistance service

    Using a qualified medical interpreter ensures accurate communication and protects patient rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

  2. During an MTM session, a patient says, 'I don't really understand why I need to take all these medications.' What is the pharmacist's BEST response?

    Answer: Explore the patient's understanding and collaboratively explain each medication's purpose

    Exploring the patient's understanding first and then providing tailored education promotes engagement and improves adherence.

  3. Which principle of motivational interviewing involves reflecting back what the patient has said to show understanding?

    Answer: Reflective listening

    Reflective listening involves mirroring the patient's words to demonstrate understanding and encourage further dialogue.

  4. A pharmacist notices a patient nods 'yes' to all instructions but cannot demonstrate proper inhaler technique. This BEST illustrates a problem with:

    Answer: Health literacy and teach-back verification

    Nodding without understanding indicates a health literacy gap; the teach-back method would have revealed this disconnect earlier.

  5. When setting medication-related goals with a patient, the MTM pharmacist should ensure goals are SMART. What does the 'A' in SMART stand for?

    Answer: Achievable

    In SMART goal-setting, 'A' stands for Achievable, meaning the goal must be realistic given the patient's circumstances.

  6. A patient discloses they stopped taking their antihypertensive because it causes them to wake up at night to urinate. How should the pharmacist FIRST respond?

    Answer: Acknowledge the patient's concern and ask how this is affecting their daily life

    Acknowledging the patient's concern using empathy before problem-solving builds trust and reveals the full impact on their quality of life.

  7. Which communication technique is MOST effective for closing a patient encounter and ensuring follow-through on action items?

    Answer: Summarizing key points and asking the patient to restate their action plan

    Summarizing and asking the patient to restate their action plan (teach-back) confirms understanding and increases follow-through.