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Physical assessment in the community pharmacy

T Pauley¹, R Marcrom, R Randolph

¹Marcrom's Home Care, Manchester, Tenn., USA.

American Pharmacy

|May 1, 1995

Summary

Pharmacists require enhanced skills in patient assessment and cost-effective care management. Utilizing the SOAP method for physical assessments improves patient monitoring and care planning.

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Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Pharmacy Practice
Clinical Assessment

Background:

The evolving healthcare landscape necessitates expanded roles for pharmacists.
Effective patient management requires cost-effectiveness and advanced clinical skills.
Pharmaceutical care models emphasize patient-centered outcomes.

Observation:

Pharmacists need proficiency in basic physical assessment techniques.
Systematic data collection is crucial for accurate patient evaluation.
The SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) method provides a structured approach.

Findings:

Basic physical assessment skills empower pharmacists to manage patient health status.
Systematic data acquisition enables effective initial assessments and ongoing patient monitoring.
The SOAP method facilitates comprehensive evaluation and care plan development.

Implications:

Enhanced pharmacist assessment skills improve patient care quality and cost-effectiveness.
Integration of physical assessment into pharmacy practice supports collaborative healthcare.
Professional delivery of these expanded services fosters acceptance by patients and healthcare teams.

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