Table 3 Pharmacists’ understanding of PC
Statement | n (%) Correct answer |
|---|---|
1) PC providers are directly responsible for the patient’s health outcomes | 588(45.00) |
2) The primary aim of PC is to improve and maintain the patient’s quality of life | 1138(87.00) |
3) PC is just a medication counseling service[R] | 650(49.70) |
4) The term clinical pharmacy is interchangeable with PC[R] | 1096 (83.80) |
5) PC is an extension of the current pharmacy services | 1083 (82.80) |
6) In PC the pharmacist identifies and manages a patient’s existing and other potential drug therapy problems | 1220(93.30) |
7) PC involves a defined process of activities, all steps of which must be completed in order to provide this service | 960(74.30) |
8) All patients prescribed medicines require PC services | 876(67.00) |
9) PC requires availability of drug information resources | 1284(98.20) |
10) To provide PC a consultation room or private area must be available[R] | 354(27.10) |
11) Provision of PC offers a feedback mechanism that optimizes the use of medicinal products | 1270(97.10) |
12) The patient’s active involvement is optional in the provision of PC[R] | 1122(85.80) |