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The pharmacist's role in self-care.
Dennis J McCallian1, Nina Han Cheigh
1Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale, Ariz, USA.
Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (Washington, D.C. : 1996)
|September 26, 2002
Summary
Pharmacists guide patient self-care actions for better health management. Effective communication and advocacy empower patients to make informed health decisions.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy
- Patient Self-Care
- Health Management
Background:
- Self-care encompasses patient actions for managing health.
- Pharmacists are key in guiding patient self-care behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the pharmacist's role in patient self-care.
- To emphasize communication and advocacy in self-care counseling.
Main Methods:
- Review of pharmacist roles in patient self-care.
- Analysis of communication strategies in counseling.
Main Results:
- Pharmacists significantly influence patient self-care.
- Assessment and communication are vital for effective counseling.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists empower patients in self-care decisions.
- Effective pharmacist guidance leads to sound self-care choices.