In our experience with Pharmasim we learned that Marketing decision making must be very sensitive and responsive to everything going on in the industry which is very complex. Consumer responses to marketing tactics can be volatile and unpredictable and no idea is guaranteed to work well. Marketing is a matter of meticulous research, assumptions, planning, and volatility at times. Overall we took away two major points: 1) that it is important to consider the product lifecycle in evaluating how to promote businesses and, 2) that the “Sweet Spot” as a competitive advantage should be the greatest point of consideration when evaluating how to best gain leverage to beat the competition in the minds of
As Mr C is due to undergo a surgical procedure an assessment of his observations should be carried out including a respiratory function. The nurse should ask the patient if he has a history of respiratory illness and if so how it was treated. He should also be asked if he has any productive coughs. An assessment of blood pressure, pulse and oxygen
The twenty-first century has seen pharmaceutical companies grow in unprecedented size and strength. Due to the unprecedented growth the larger pharmaceutical companies have gained leverage and power in the prescription drug industry, but they lack innovation to market and they seek ways to help the business continue to increase its profits. The pharmaceutical industry was once ethically sound and was a valuable player in the development of human health. However, overtime with the lack of innovation pharmaceutical companies are becoming an unethical market that exploits patients, doctors and anyone else it can to increase its profitability. With eyes only on profitability this can create a hazard for patients because there
5.) make sure when speaking to a patient you should keep a mild tone and clear voice so the
An elderly patient is complaining of a bad cough at her yearly physical. She has recently been diagnosed with diabetes and regularly takes prescription pain medication for her arthritis.
How much knowledge do we have about the medications that we are prescribed from our physician? We don’t always as patients get to much knowledge about the medications from our doctor and we rarely ask the pharmacist about any concerns, and how many of us really have taken the time to read the description of the medications that is stapled onto the medication bag. I must confess I am not very good about that myself.
When you know your patients, you can discuss relevant information, or suggest books and articles that you think they would enjoy. For example, if you know that your patient has a child on the soccer team, ask about his or her most recent game.
This report is Part 1 of assignment for Marketing MBA 565-MBOL1 to Dr. Stephen Baglione
The interview took place in a private setting, in the participant’s home that was free of distractions and noise. It is required to obtain an interview in a private setting for patient confidentiality and privacy. It took about an hour to for the interview because of the required information, family health history, current medications and remembering dates of the family history information. I first started introducing myself, explaining the purpose of the interview, estimated duration of the interview, and I asked the patient of any known allergies.
Pre screening can be the best way to determine if a candidate qualifies for a face to face interview
In my clinic this week I was taught how to assess the rooms for checked in patients and clients. I found out that before going into the room to talk to the client about the patient I should look at the patient's chart. When looking through the chart I will be able to find out why they are there and if they are due for anything. After assessing what I should ask for the history I go into the room and get as much information as possible. I was told when talking to the client I should ask open-ended questions due to the fact that this will allow the client to give me more detailed answers. While in the room I should also get some vitals unless the patient is aggressive. These vitals are temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, mucus membrane,
The first step for a focused exam is a thorough history and physical that should include a detailed timeline of a cough, provoking and alleviating events, sick contacts, travel and any other possible sources for a cough (Goolsby & Grubbs, 2014). The extent of the diagnostic and assessments will be determined by how the patient presents with a cough and how disruptive the cough is for the patient. Auscultating lung sounds can help find the location, type, and severity of the potential source of a cough (Dains, Baumann & Scheibel, 2016). Examining the head, neck and check externally looking for changes in skin tone/color, jugular vein distention, lymph node status, rashes, hair changes, swallowing, symmetry, retraction of the chest wall,
Additional complaint-specific questions: Have you been coughing? Are you coughing anything up? Have you been running a fever or exhibiting chills? Are you taking any medications for this? Are they helping? Are you having any pain in your face? Have you recently had a head injury? Do you smoke or have you been around anyone who smokes? Do you experience gastroesophageal reflux or heartburn?
I did assessment on my daughter. I walk into the room and my first assessment was her safety and the environment she is surrounded by. I washed my hand and introduce myself and what I will be doing to the patient, and ask the patient for her name and date of birth. I gave a privacy and started to check for vital signs.
What does it take to be a pharmacist? Pharmacy involves more than just handing out drugs, otherwise anyone could do it. “A pharmacist is a health professional who follows instruction from physicians regarding the amount of education to distribute” (“Pharmacy requirements”). The pharmacy profession requires a lot of education, demands patience and attentive work, provides good pay, and offers a satisfying job.