I searched but didn't find any thread discussing about OTC couseling. I'm a P1 and wonder if there's any pocket books or so that has good information for OTC couseling like if they used this but doesn't work, what products will go next; or why choose this compared to that ... What do you guys reference when couseling? I saw several books but don't know which to choose.
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Which books have you seen so far?
I just saw two books on Amazon, that seems to be useful, mosby and PDR.
Have you asked any pharmacists about what they like to use for OTC counseling?
You might not like the books they use, but it can give you an idea of what you're looking for in a book that you would like to use.
i don't know of any pocket books for OTC info
but personally I like APHA's handbook of nonprescription medications...it is a textbook but it is very concise and easy to read.
i don't know of any pocket books for OTC info
but personally I like APHA's handbook of nonprescription medications...it is a textbook but it is very concise and easy to read.
We worked extensively out of this book in P1. You could take the flow charts and put them on index cards to make your own pocket guide.
Looks like someone beat you to it.
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If you try to refer to a pocket guide while the patient is waiting, probably 90% of them may just leave. That's just how people behave.
I wasn't really counseling on OTCs much as a P1. The different treatments is just something you pick up as you move forward through your curriculum, especially if your school has an OTC class.
But I guess once the pt has left, you can look stuff up for your own reference for next time. I agree to APhA's handbook of nonprescription drugs, but that is a pretty big book.
I wasn't really counseling on OTCs much as a P1. The different treatments is just something you pick up as you move forward through your curriculum, especially if your school has an OTC class.
But I guess once the pt has left, you can look stuff up for your own reference for next time. I agree to APhA's handbook of nonprescription drugs, but that is a pretty big book.
Just remember that the same few ingredients are in most of the OTC preps in various combinations. Once you learn those few, you'll be fine. Practice, practice, practice!
