Introduction to the prescribing consultation

Hodson, Karen ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9739-5445, Yemm, Rowan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4678-9532 and Thomas, Neil 2023. Introduction to the prescribing consultation. Pharmaceutical Journal 311 (7979) 10.1211/pj.2023.1.200806

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Abstract

Consultation has been defined as “a process for converting a problem into a plan”​[1]​. Therefore, a consultation can be seen as a conversation with a purpose between the healthcare professional and relevant parties, for example a patient and/or a carer. Prescribers need the skills to effectively extract relevant information from an individual, make a probable diagnosis and reach a shared decision with the individual about the next steps. This plan may involve one or more of the following: lifestyle or self-care advice, reassurance, prescribed treatment (medicines or social prescribing), further investigations, or a referral. Therefore, effective consultations require the healthcare professional to be flexible to respond to the cues and needs of the individual and to utilise good communication skills. This article provides an overview of the consultation. It is recommended that you read this article in conjunction with the following resources from The Pharmaceutical Journal: ‘Communication techniques for prescribing’; ‘Principles of person-centred practice for prescribing‘; ‘How to build and maintain trust with patients‘; ‘How to demonstrate empathy and compassion in a pharmacy setting‘. To help further expand your prescribing skills, additional related articles are linked throughout and further reading is recommended at the end of the article. You will also be able to test your knowledge by completing a short quiz.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Healthcare Sciences
ISSN:	2053-6186
Last Modified:	02 Apr 2025 16:00
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/177255

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