Remote Prescribing Flashcards
What are some disadvantages of remote prescribing?
- Misdiagnosis
- Under investigation
- May miss things that they may have been able to find in face-to-face consultations
What are some advantages of remote prescribing?
- Saves patient time (won’t need to travel)
- May be preferred by patients
- Patient may have difficulty with social interactions
- Easier to explain symptoms online
What is a major challenge of remote consultations?
Difficult to deliver personalised care.
What is the CONSULT guide?
It is used to determine whether a consultation should be face-to-face or not.
What does CONSULT stand for?
Consider - consultation is remote or not
Organise - check if technology is in place
Necessary - All necessary information
Start - Initiate consultation
Undertake - work through consultation
Listen - consider patient needs and next steps
Terminate - close consultation
What is the PACE mnemonic used for and what does it stand for?
When the patient shows aggression.
Probe - what the issue is
Alert - try to progress is patient is shouting
Challenge - state terms of the consultation
Escalate - Will end call and call back
What is the 1st principle of remote prescribing?
- Patient safety
- If remote prescribing is appropriate
What is the 2nd principle of remote prescribing?
How to identify vulnerable patients.
What is the 3rd principle of remote prescribing?
Build rapport with patient.
What is the 4th principle of remote prescribing?
Prescribe only if safe to do so.
What is the 5th principle of remote prescribing?
- Informed consent.
- Material risk (significance)
What is the 6th principle of remote prescribing?
Clinical assessment/physical exam
What is the 7th principle of remote prescribing?
Information about options given to patient.
What is the 8th principle of remote prescribing?
- Arrangements for aftercare.
- Share information with other healthcare professionals
What is the 9th principle of remote prescribing?
Refuse to prescribe
-> Justify decision
What is the 10th principle of remote prescribing?
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