Case study
Patient asking for alternative medication
Summary
- How much weight does a patient’s preference carry when prescribing?
- What takes priority when a patient’s requested medication differs from the one that’s recommended? Is there room to take account of patient preferences?
- When can you prescribe unlicensed medicines?
- If the patient isn’t taking the medication that you’ve prescribed them, does this play a role in their request to change medication?
Time: 10 mins
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Questions: 1
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