Fundamental skills for patient care in pharmacy practice / Colleen Doherty Lauster and Sneha Baxi Srivastava

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The patient interview -- The medical record -- Written communication -- The patient presentation -- Patient counseling : patient factors -- Patient counseling : settings and techniques -- Patient counseling : special situations -- Patient counseling : motivational interviewing and health behavior change -- Medication reconciliation -- Presentations and interprofessional communication -- Medication therapy management

This book provides the tools for gaining medication histories from patients and counseling them on the most effective and safe manner to take medications. Each chapter explores the background and practice of a critical skill, tools that aid in its development and mastery, and tips for success.