GP Flashcards
define polypharmacy
Simultaneous and long term use of different drugs by the same individual
define concordance
an agreement or partnership between patient and prescriber about obtaining the best use of treatment, compatible with what the patient desires and is capable of achieving
give some reasons why patients may struggle to stick to a medication regime
cost, cognitive problems, daily regime, side effects, routes of administration
what is green / blue prescribing?
the practice of supporting people in engaging in nature-based interventions and activities to improve their mental health
what is social prescribing?
holistic approach to connect medical/clinical care with socioeconomic care
define active immunity
the immunity which results from the production of antibodies by the immune system in response to the presence of an antigen
define passive immunity
acquired without an immune response, e.g. antibodies from mothers are passed to their unborn babies through the placenta
define herd immunity
When a high percentage of the population is vaccinated or has immunity, so it is difficult for infectious diseases to spread
