title: Assessing diabetes patients' healthcare needs.
abstract: Pharmacists who possess the proper skills and knowledge can intervene with patients in a proactive manner by initiating a dialogue at the point of dispensing medication. After patients complete the DPAQ and the pharmacist assesses the information, a plan of care is developed. Proper documentation (e.g., using the SOAP format) is the first and most important step in caring for patients with diabetes. Such encounters impact on the level of care provided and are professionally and financially rewarding for the pharmacist.
authors.affiliation: Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
authors.forename: R Keith
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.affiliation: Mr. Bennett is with James Bennett Apothecaryin Corinth, Mississippi.
authors.forename: James A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Bennett
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010595:Pharmacists; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States