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Understand the steps put forth by the Pharmacists Patient Care Process for making clinical decisions

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Collect, Assess, Plan, Implement, Follow up

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Collect

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the pharmacist assures the collection of the necessary subjective and objective information about the patient in order to understand the relevant medical/medication history and clinical status of the patient

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Assess

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the pharmacist assesses the information collected and analyzes the clinical effects of the patient’s therapy in the context of the patient’s overall health goals in order to identify and prioritize problems and achieve optimal care

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Plan

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the pharmacist develops an individualized patient centered care plan, in collaboration with other health care professionals and the patient or caregiver that is evidence based and cost effective

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Implement

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the pharmacist implements the care plan in collaboration with other healthcare professionals and the patient or caregiver

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Follow up

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the pharmacist monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan and modifies the plan in collaboration with other health care professionals and the patient or caregiver as needed

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Describe what the pharmacist’s role is within a clinical team, and what tools are available to accomplish these roles

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The pharmacist is the drug expert. In a clinical setting, we evaluate appropriate medication use, optimize medication therapy, monitor and adjust medications that require blood serum levels, improve patient adherence, and counsel on medications

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Explain what kind of information is used and needed when diagnosing and monitoring medical problems

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Subjective and objective information