Basic drug information given by physicians is deficient, and patients' knowledge low
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Objectives: Our aim was to assess basic drug information given by physicians when prescribing new topical medication and to compare this with outpatients' subsequent knowledge. Methods: Basic drug information was noted during consultations. Subsequently, patients answered a questionnaire regarding diagnosis, treatment, and satisfaction with the consultation. Neither physicians nor patients were informed about the specific study objective. Results: A total of 17 patients were included. Information provided during the consultations versus patients' knowledge after 2 weeks was: diagnosis (65% vs 41%), dosage by number (100% vs 71%), dosage by quantity (18% vs 12%), and treatment duration (65% vs 35%). None was informed about adverse effects and 47% were fully satisfied with the consultation. Conclusions: Basic drug information provided by physicians was deficient and patients' knowledge was even lower
Udgivelsesdato: 2008/11/28
Udgivelsesdato: 2008/11/28
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Dermatological Treatment |
Vol/bind | 20 |
Udgave nummer | 4 |
Sider (fra-til) | 190-3 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0954-6634 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2009 |
ID: 10451485