Manage patients
Patient Counseling
Counselling points you can say at the counter, and share with the patient.
Worked example
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- Alendronate 70 mg weekly
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- Take on waking with a full glass of plain water, 30 minutes before food, drinks or other medicines; stay upright for 30 minutes; swallow whole.
Module overview
Patient Counseling provides structured prompts and reference material that can help a healthcare professional prepare for a conversation. Select material that fits the topic, then adapt the discussion to the person’s questions, preferences, and circumstances.
The module supports communication; it does not assess an individual or replace a clinician’s advice. Confirm clinical statements against their sources and explain when a patient should seek direct care.
How it works
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Choose a counseling topic
Open prompts or reference material that matches the conversation you are preparing for.
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Review the talking points
Use the structured material to organize the discussion and identify details that need checking.
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Adapt and verify
Tailor the conversation to the person and confirm clinical statements with current sources and local practice.
- Designed for
- Pharmacists and other qualified healthcare professionals.
- Scope and limitations
- Adapt information to the person and their situation. This page does not provide patient-specific advice.
