Lesson 2. Drug Information in Ambulatory Care

Ambulatory Care Practitioners

clinicians who practice in: community pharmacy, clinic or physician’s office, outpatient setting of an institutional care facility, and transitions of care role in an inpatient setting (medication reconcillation)

competently and efficiently

Ambulatory Care Practitioners:

1. utilize multiple drug information skills on a daily basis to function _______________________ within the practice setting

2. fill the role of medication information providers and interpreters to the ___________

1 = ?

lay public

Ambulatory Care Practitioners:

1. utilize multiple drug information skills on a daily basis to function _______________________ within the practice setting

2. fill the role of medication information providers and interpreters to the ___________

2 = ?

research

FUNCTIONS OF AMBULATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS:

1. _________ appropriate medical treatment

2. _________________ between data provided from health information technology and utilize this data to treat patients

3. _______________ patients about their treatments

1 = ?

bridge the gap

FUNCTIONS OF AMBULATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS:

1. _________ appropriate medical treatment

2. _________________ between data provided from health information technology and utilize this data to treat patients

3. _______________ patients about their treatments

2 = ?

educate

FUNCTIONS OF AMBULATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS:

1. _________ appropriate medical treatment

2. _________________ between data provided from health information technology and utilize this data to treat patients

3. _______________ patients about their treatments

3 = ?

biased sources

Educational Opportunity in the Ambulatory Care Setting:

• ensuring that ____________________ are not the main source of new product education for prescribers

newly published studies, meta-analyses, and clinical guidelines

Educational Opportunity in the Ambulatory Care Setting:

• leading or facilitating discussions with prescribers regarding __________________________________

drug information questions

Educational Opportunity in the Ambulatory Care Setting:

• researching and answering __________________________

pertinent media topics or specific to the conditions treated in the clinic(s)

Educational Opportunity in the Ambulatory Care Setting:

• disseminating information regarding _____________________________ in which the pharmacist works

debunking misperceptions

Educational Opportunity in the Ambulatory Care Setting:

• _________________________ that may arise from DTCA regarding exaggerated efficacy or risk associated with treatments

evaluation and statistical training

Educational Opportunity in the Ambulatory Care Setting:

• providing basic literature ______________________________

effective, safe, and cost-effective drug

Drug Information Responsibilities in Ambulatory Care:

• assisting prescribers and consumers in selecting the most __________________________ to treat a given condition

appropriate

Drug Information Responsibilities in Ambulatory Care:

• verifying that a prescribed medication is _________________ and follows current evidence-based guidelines

use of and adherence to

Drug Information Responsibilities in Ambulatory Care:

• ensuring a patient’s understanding of the appropriate _______________________ their medications

proper disposal

Drug Information Responsibilities in Ambulatory Care:

• guiding others regarding the __________________ of unused or unwanted medications

preventive health information

Drug Information Responsibilities in Ambulatory Care:

• delivering _______________________

quality assurance indicators

Drug Information Responsibilities in Ambulatory Care:

• incorporating ___________________ into daily practice

Drug Formulary Information

• formulary status

• some medications, while on formulary, may require prior authorization from the insurance company

• list of approved medications for use in hospitals, distribution, or approved by insurance companies

prescription decision-making process

Knowledge of formulary status of medications is only one part of the a.______________________________.

Whenever they exist, b._____________________________________ should guide prescriptive decision-making

a = ?

evidence-based clinical practice guidelines

Knowledge of formulary status of medications is only one part of the a.______________________________.

Whenever they exist, b._____________________________________ should guide prescriptive decision-making

b = ?

up-to-date

Current Practice Guideline Information

• ambulatory care practitioners have the responsibility to remain _______________ regarding current practice guidelines

Patient Education

• educating patients regarding the proper administration of certain medications, the management of adverse reactions, and dosing adjustments

• hands-on demonstration and teach-back communication

Patient Disposal of Unused Medications

educating patients on the proper disposal of unused and unwanted medications

Providing Immunization Information

have the obligation to not only provide these services safely, but also serve as immediate sources of information

Quality Assurance Considerations in Ambulatory Care

Health care professionals involved in providing patient care in the ambulatory care setting should familiarize themselves with the pertinent, established quality measures