Discuss treatment of common conditions seen in the ambulatory care setting and, specifically, geriatric patients. Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other health care providers. Compose answers to drug information questions requested of the student, using available resources. Participate in the team approach to the delivery of continuous quality healthcare. Recognize the importance of the pharmacist in the provision of quality healthcare to patients.
Counsel patients about their current drug regimens and any changes that are made.
Lee Kral, Pharm. Please dress and conduct yourself professionally at all times. The student will be required to present patient cases to the preceptors and other students. The case may be chosen from any experience the student has encountered during the rotation. The student should be ready to review the significant disease states and pharmacologic therapy.