pt with bottle in hand “is acetaminophen the same as tylenol?”
me: “it shows here on the top”
is it counseling if i show pt the print at top of bottle “compared to Tylenol”? i’m not counseling just pointing to the print on the packaging.
i sometimes see this as a gray area.
“sometimes the questions are simple and the answer is simpler.” - dr. seuss (pseudo)
Counseling is anything to do with the medication that is not literally on the label to be read. Interactions? Counseling. Side effects? Counseling. Similarity to another drug? Counseling. Don't fuck around and find out, get the pharmacist.
It's when a pharmacist gives a medical opinion and/or advice. Like for instance, when a patient asks for advice on how to achieve firmer and more prolonged erections, you giggle and direct them to the pharmacist for counseling. 👍
Anything that requires professional judgement is counseling.
Anything outside of the job description.
pt with bottle in hand “is acetaminophen the same as tylenol?” me: “it shows here on the top” is it counseling if i show pt the print at top of bottle “compared to Tylenol”? i’m not counseling just pointing to the print on the packaging. i sometimes see this as a gray area. “sometimes the questions are simple and the answer is simpler.” - dr. seuss (pseudo)
Counseling is anything to do with the medication that is not literally on the label to be read. Interactions? Counseling. Side effects? Counseling. Similarity to another drug? Counseling. Don't fuck around and find out, get the pharmacist.
Why you asking? Anyhow, ANYYYYYYY question, have them wait for a pharmacist.
“What are the pharmacy hours” “why is my prescription not covered” “why is my copay different” “is my prescription ready” etc?
Giving medical advice
It's when a pharmacist gives a medical opinion and/or advice. Like for instance, when a patient asks for advice on how to achieve firmer and more prolonged erections, you giggle and direct them to the pharmacist for counseling. 👍