Patient-Centered Care & Communication Flashcards
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A pharmacist is conducting an MTM session via telephone. Which strategy BEST compensates for the lack of visual nonverbal cues?
Answer: Use more frequent verbal check-ins, summaries, and open-ended questions to confirm understanding
Without visual cues, verbal check-ins and open-ended questions become essential tools to confirm patient comprehension and engagement.
Under which circumstance is it MOST appropriate for a pharmacist to override a patient's stated medication preference in favor of clinical judgment?
Answer: The patient's preferred option poses a clear and serious safety risk
Patient autonomy is respected unless the chosen option presents a clear safety risk that the pharmacist has a duty to address.
A pharmacist notices a patient has filled prescriptions at five different pharmacies. Which patient-centered approach addresses this BEST?
Answer: Explore whether fragmented care, cost concerns, or convenience are driving this behavior without judgment
Non-judgmental exploration of why a patient uses multiple pharmacies often reveals solvable barriers such as cost or accessibility.
Which documentation element is REQUIRED in every MTM Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR) encounter note?
Answer: The pharmacist's clinical assessment, identified drug therapy problems, and the patient's action plan
CMR documentation must include the clinical assessment, drug therapy problems identified, and the patient's individualized Medication Action Plan.
A pharmacist is counseling a patient on a new diagnosis of hypertension. The patient says, 'I feel fine. Why would I take medicine if I feel fine?' This statement is BEST described as:
Answer: An opportunity to explore and address an illness perception gap
The patient's statement reflects a common illness perception gap with asymptomatic conditions, which patient education can effectively address.
Which communication approach is MOST effective when a patient has low numeracy skills and needs to understand a dosing schedule?
Answer: Use simple visual aids such as pictures, pill calendars, or color-coded charts
Visual aids such as pill calendars and color-coded charts are proven effective for patients with low numeracy or health literacy.
When a patient disagrees with a pharmacist's drug therapy recommendation, the MOST appropriate patient-centered response is to:
Answer: Respect the disagreement, explore the patient's perspective, and collaboratively identify an acceptable alternative
Respecting disagreement, exploring the patient's concerns, and seeking a mutually acceptable solution upholds autonomy while maintaining a therapeutic relationship.