MedsCheck support online
August 22, 2012
THE PSA has developed a series of
online guidelines and resources for
use by pharmacists providing the
new medicines use review
(MedsCheck) and diabetes
medication management (Diabetes
MedsCheck) services.
According to the PSA, the
guidelines are designed to support
the 5th Community Pharmacy
Agreement rollout of the MedsCheck
and Diabetes MedsCheck programs,
which began last month.
“MedsCheck and Diabetes
MedsCheck aim to improve the
quality use of medicines and reduce
adverse drug events among people
using multiple medicines by helping
them better understand and manage
them,” said the PSA’s Grant Kardachi.
“These PSA guidelines help
pharmacists to provide the best
possible services with optimal
health outcomes for patients.
“They also provide assistance to
pharmacists on professional issues
and obligations related to
MedsCheck and Diabetes
MedsCheck activities,” he added.
Meanwhile the PSA has
developed additional resources to
support the implementation of the
new services, including fact and
FAQ sheets and online case studies.
The PSA has also created an
online Motivational Interviewing
module to support pharmacists in
effective interviewing, information
gathering and communication with
consumers during consultations.
“In addition, PSA will be delivering
a filmed MedsCheck and Diabetes
MedsCheck workshop which will be
available online and will provide
further practical advice on
implementing these services,”
Kardashi said.
“Also, most PSA branches will be
running a one-day workshop later
this year themed Better business
with MedsCheck,” he added.
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