General drug counselling

Question 1

How would you structure a drug counselling consultation?

Answer 1

1. Introduction
2. Brief presenting complaint and PMH
3. ATHLETICS

Question 2

What is ATHLETICS?

Answer 2

1. Action
2. Timeline
3. How to take
4. Length of treatment
5. Effects before intended action
6. Tests
7. Important side effects
8. Complications & contraindications
9. Supplementary information