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Druggist For The People

Four score and seven minutes ago (about an hour and a half) your physician brought forth, upon her desk, a new prescription, conceived in best medical practice, and dedicated to the proposition that all generics are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civilian war, testing whether that medication, or any medication so conceived, and so dedicated, can help us long endure. And maybe we can feel good at the same time. For forty years as a pharmacist, I've been building bridges - from the doctor to those in need of important drug information - you. With respect for the listener, and from the perspective that it is better to apply a recommended course of therapy than it is to comply with an ordered course, the goal here is not to provide specific answers about your drug therapy, but rather to help you generate the questions that will that will empower you in this. Toward that end, there will be weekly podcasts, very often with guests who will be "the people".

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The Patient is a Person - Removing Healthcare Prejudice (Bias)

November 19, 2024 • Donald Schoeff R.Ph.

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Summary: Preconceived notions within healthcare professionals about what another person might be, before we have a direct, open and genuine interaction with them, can derail the best treatment for that person. To provide the best treatment, efforts to effectively communicate continue by healthcare; but the person – the patient – must also make efforts to express themselves openly and honestly regarding their healthcare. Shared decision making: this episode is about getting in there, establishing an understanding of your options, and working WITH your healthcare team, including your pharmacist!

Topics:

· Shared Decision Making 01:15

· Generational Theory 02:00

· Culturally Competent Care 03:40

· Person Type = Another Bias 07:10

· Patient Perspective 12:00

· Medical Terminology = Bias 14:30

· Direct, Open & Genuine Talk with Healthcare 16:30

· Mary Berry 17:15

· LEARN (to facilitate shared decision making) 18:25

· Pharmacists – Team with them! 20:30

· Mayo Clinic 21:00

· Journaling 21:30

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Donald J. Schoeff, R.Ph.

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