“Strong medicine”: an analysis of pharmacist consultations in primary care.

• Patient often find it difficult to discuss their medication fully with their prescribing doctor.
• Pharmacist seeking extend their role within primary care and are idealy placed to provide independent medication service.
• Pharmacist consultations within primary care are a feasible extension of their current role as prescribing budget advisor.
• Feedback of information to other member of the primary health care team (PHCT),  given patient consent would be useful for a better understanding of the patient's perspective which in turn the negotiation of the patient management

Referensi :

(Chen & Britten, 2000)Chen, J., & Britten, N. (2000). "Strong medicine": an analysis of pharmacist consultations in primary care. Family Practice, 17(6), 480–483. doi:10.1093/fampra/17.6.480

Sylvianti T Maharani

KMPK UGM 2014