L11 - The role of pharmacists in dermatology

Question 1

T/F?

Pharmacists have a large role in dermatology

Answer 1

T

Question 2

Pharmacsits role in derm:

Observatoin is important in

Answer 2

• Assessing how serious the problem is
• Deciding whether to treat or refer
• Who to refer to
• Follow-up

Question 3

Good doctor–patient interaction is a major determinant of good ______, as is patient satisfaction.

Answer 3

adherence

Question 4

Why is adherence imporatnat in fungal infections?

Answer 4

treatment can take a long time, and signs disappear before condition eliminated

Question 5

What can pharmacists do relating to OTC and non pharm treatment for derm conditions

Answer 5

How to use OTC, non pharmacological treatments, lifestyled advice

salef care fact sheets

monitering and feedback
side effects, interactoins

be upto date with daignosis, discrouge use of unnecessary OTC, engage in health promotion campaings

Question 6

Pharmacists need to think about the patient and the enviroment

Answer 6

Need to view skin condition, privacy and confidentiality, safe space

culture, age, severity, health literacy