Individualize patient care considering age, culture, gender, attitudes and personal situations. Specifically ask about use of non-prescription medications, including vitamins and dietary supplements. Use written material to reinforce recommendations, not as a substitute. Assess patients' knowledge of medicines and lifestyle changes and integrate education accordingly. Include compliance questions in all of your visits with patients.
Pharmacists Be proactive in gathering and providing medicine information.
Ask questions that stimulate dialogue. Specifically ask about use of non-prescription medications, including vitamins and dietary supplements. Include compliance questions in all of your conversations with patients. Provide compliance monitoring and documentation for at-risk patients. Share your findings with other healthcare professionals.