title: The pharmacist's role in self-care.
abstract: Self-care involves a variety of actions that patients take to manage their health. Pharmacists play an important role in guiding patient's self-care behaviors. Thorough assessment and effective communication are crucial to meaningful self-care counseling. Pharmacists can act as advocates who empower patients and help them make sound decisions about self-care.
authors.affiliation: Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale, Ariz, USA.
authors.forename: Dennis J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: McCallian
authors.forename: Nina Han
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Cheigh
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003157:Community Pharmacy Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D012648:Self Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
chemical_list: D004366:Nonprescription Drugs