A narrative review on the consultation tools available for pharmacists in the United Kingdom: do they facilitate person ‐centred care?

AbstractObjectivesTo identify consultation tools cited in the published literature and undertake a narrative review which establishes their scope to support the delivery of person ‐centred medicine‐focused consultations between community pharmacists and patients in the United Kingdom (UK).Key findingsNine consultation tools used in a pharmacy context were identified. Four tools (Calgary ‐Cambridge guide, MRCF, MUR and NMS advanced services and PaCT) were selected for further appraisal. None of the tools identified provided a suitable format or sufficient guidance to address all components required for the delivery of a person‐centred patient consultation in practice.SummaryTools available to UK pharmacists are inadequate for fully supporting delivery of a person ‐centred consultation in practice. Revision of existing tools or creation of more pharmacy‐specific tools will support UK pharmacists' delivery of person‐centred consultations in practice.
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research