Written Communication
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The Medical Record
FIGURE 2.1 Example of a computerized prescriber order entry (CPOE) system. In addition to maintaining the patient’s permanent record, inpatient systems may record medications as they are administered to the…
Presentations and Interprofessional Communication
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The Patient Presentation
FIGURE 4.1 Example of a “good” slide to provide information for the HPI. FIGURE 4.2 Example of a “bad” slide to provide information for the HPI. Figure 4.1 provides an…
Patient Counseling: Special Situations
Elizabeth M. Seybold, PharmD LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Discuss communication skills required when interacting with special populations, including terminally ill patients, patients with incurable but treatable conditions, geriatric patients, pediatric patients, and…
Patient Counseling: Settings and Techniques
Kristen L. Goliak, PharmD LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Know the laws that govern patient counseling. • Outline the communication skills that are essential to an effective patient counseling session. • Describe patient counseling techniques…
