Communication techniques for patient instruction.
The techniques of pharmacist-patient communication are discussed.  Ways in which the pharmacist can identify the patient's information needs, control communication timing, define communication objectives, develop methods of communication and evaluate the effectiveness of his instructions are covered.
D003142:Communication; D004513:Education, Pharmacy, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010361:Patients; D010595:Pharmacists; D013997:Time Factors; D014861:Washington