1. polypharmacy

Question 1

define polypharamcy

Answer 1

the simultaneous use of multiple medicines in one individual

Question 2

define concordance

Answer 2

the consultation process in which doctor and patient agree therapeutic decisions that incorporate their respective views.

it now includes patient support in medicine taking as well as prescribing communication.

determine: whether, when, and how medicines are to be taken

Question 3

what are 3 potential problems patient face with polypharmacy?

Answer 3

1. getting confused or forgetting when/what/how much to take
2. patient might give up taking
3. conditions can make taking medication more difficult eg. arthritis when unscrewing lid, poor eyesight when reading dosage, dementia when remembering when to take

Question 4

what are 3 potential solutions to polypharmacy problems?

Answer 4

1. regular reviews of medication
2. make instructors as clear and consistent as possible
3. using pill organisers or dosette boxes

Question 5

define green and blue prescribing

Answer 5

Green prescribing is prescribing fresh air and exercise to improve well being and health.

Blue is wetland nature

Question 6

pros to green and blue prescribing

Answer 6

• connecting to nature can improve mental health
• give daily structure
• exercise

Question 7

cons to green and blue prescribing

Answer 7

Limited access to green spaces eg. poor urban area, wheelchair user, chronic ill health, money

Question 8

define social prescribing? who is involved?

Answer 8

prescribing person a scheme or activity eg. volunteering, arts activity, group learning, gardening, sports classes, debt advisors (holistic approach, non-clinical)

GP or self-referral to a link worker who advises and helps set you up with an activity

Question 9

pros to social prescribing

Answer 9

Meet new people and feel connected to others

Increase self-confidence and self-esteem

Feeling more in control of managing your own health and wellbeing