Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Nov 2008
Promoting health communication between the community-dwelling well-elderly and pharmacists: the Ask Me 3 program.
To describe readiness to use clear health communication principles with a pharmacist before and after participating in the Ask Me 3 (What is my main problem?, What do I need to do?, Why is it important for me to do this?) program. ⋯ The Ask Me 3 program is a practical tool that creates awareness and reinforces principles of clear health communication. The Ask Me 3 program should be evaluated in diverse pharmacy and health care settings with patients at high risk for poor health communication.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Nov 2008
Impact of an automated dispensing system in outpatient pharmacies.
To evaluate the impact of an automated dispensing system (ADS) on pharmacy staff work activities and job satisfaction. ⋯ By itself, installing an ADS does not appear to shift pharmacist work activities from dispensing to patient counseling or to increase job satisfaction. Shifting pharmacist work activities from dispensing to counseling and monitoring drug therapy outcomes may be warranted in ADS pharmacies.