Self-Care and Nonprescription Therapy + Legal and Regulatory Issues Flashcards
What are examples of Self-Care?
- Non-pharmacological
- Behind the Counter medications
- OTC medications
- Statewide protocol
What is self-care?
The independent act of preventing, diagnosing, and treating one’s illness without seeking professional advice
What are the 7 pillars of self-care?
- Health Literacy
- Self awareness of physical and mental condition
- Physical activity
- Healthy eating
- Risk avoidance or mitigation
- Good hygiene
- Rational and responsible use of products, services, diagnostics, and medications
Define the community pharmacist contributions.
- 8 in 10 adults use them as a first response to minor ailments
- Over-the-counter medicines provide $102 billion in value to the U.S. healthcare system annually.
What is the preferred first line of treatment that both physicians and consumers agree on?
OTC
3/4 of all primary care physicians will recommend an OTC medicine before an Rx.
2/3 or consumers perfer taking an OTC medicine when available versus an Rx.
Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process
C stands for…
Collect
* The pharmacist assures the collection of the necessary subjective and objective information about the patient in order to understand the relevant medical/medication history and clinical status of the patient.
Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process
A stands for…
Assess
* The pharmacist assesses the information collected and analyzes the clinical effects of the patient’s therapy in the context of the patient’s overall health goals in order to identify and priotitize problems and achieve optimal care.
Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process
P stands for…
Plan
* The pharmacist develops an individualized patient-centered care plan, in collaboration with other health care professionals and the patient or caregiver that is evidence-based and cost-effective.
Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process
I stands for..
Implement
* The pharmacist implements the care plan in collaboration with other health care professionals and the patient or caregiver
F stands for…
Follow-up: Monitor and Evaluate
* The pharmacist monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan and modifies the plan in collaboration with other health care professionals and the patient or caregiver as needed.
What does SCHOLAR-MAC stand for?
- S–> Symptoms
- C–> Characteristics
- H–> History
- O–> Onset
- L–> Location
- A–> Aggravating factors
- R–> Remitting factors
- M–> Medications
- A–> Allergies
- C–> Conditions
What does QUEST stand for?
- Qu–> Quickly and accurately assess the patient
- E–> Establish the patient is appropriate candidate for self care
- S–> Suggest appropriate self care strategies
- T–> Talk with the patient
What are the open ended questions for the patient assessment?
- What symptoms are you experiencing?
- When did your symptoms start?
- What have you tried to treat this already?
Step 1 of pt assessment= open ended questions
What questions do you ask for the patient evaluation?
- Pt history? Allergies?
- What have they tried?
What is the difference between Rx and OTC?
RX
* Medication focused
* Pt seeks medical attention
* Physician develops treatments plan (RPH might be involved)
* Pt brings RX to pharmacy
* RPh counseling
OTC Process
* Problem focused
* Pt seeks medical attention
* Pharmacist triages patient (self-care or referral)
* RPH develops treatment plan and counsels on OTCs.