A patient calls the physician’s office because she is concerned that her...
...prescription medication looks differe? A patient calls the physician’s office because she is concerned that her prescription medication looks different from what she normally takes. She mentions that her co-pay was lower too.
1.What are some initial questions you should ask the patient to gather information the physician might need?
2.Critically evaluating the situation, what are three possible explanations of the difference in appearance and cost of the medication?
3.The patient describes the tablet’s appearance and the markings on it. If the physician were to ask your assistance in identifying the medication (which you would present to him/ her for verification) what are three possible sources to determine the identity of the medication?
...prescription medication looks differe? A patient calls the physician’s office because she is concerned that her prescription medication looks different from what she normally takes. She mentions that her co-pay was lower too.
1.What are some initial questions you should ask the patient to gather information the physician might need?
2.Critically evaluating the situation, what are three possible explanations of the difference in appearance and cost of the medication?
3.The patient describes the tablet’s appearance and the markings on it. If the physician were to ask your assistance in identifying the medication (which you would present to him/ her for verification) what are three possible sources to determine the identity of the medication?