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

Int J Pharm Pract. 2020 Aug;28(4):301-311. doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12587. Epub 2019 Oct 22.

Abstract

Objectives: To 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 findings: Nine 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.

Summary: Tools 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.

Keywords: community pharmacy; counselling; decision aids; medicine review; professional training.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Communication
  • Community Pharmacy Services*
  • Humans
  • Patient-Centered Care*
  • Pharmacists*
  • Referral and Consultation*
  • United Kingdom