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Realistic Prescribing. Shared decision making. The background. Introduction - Dr Scott Jamieson (GP) Case study 1 - Polypharmacy – making decisions together. Dr Alison Clement (AMD & GP)
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Realistic Prescribing Shared decision making
The background • Introduction - Dr Scott Jamieson (GP) • Case study 1 - Polypharmacy–making decisions together.Dr Alison Clement (AMD & GP) • Sharing the decision in practice - Aids to supportthe conversation - Arlene Coulson (Lead Clinical Pharmacist) & Fran Benison (Patient and Public Forum for Medicines Representative) • Case study 2 - Sharing the decision in out-patient settings - Lee-Ann McDermott (Specialist Clinical Pharmacist) & Sue Cole (Patient and Public Forum for Medicines Representative) • Case study 3 - Sharing the decision in an acute setting - Karen Lowdon (Specialist Clinical Pharmacist)
Declarations • MBChB MRCGP DRCOG DRSRH DPD • http://www.whopaysthisdoctor.org/doctor/391 • Full time GP, Practice Quality Lead • OOH Dundee ¼ full-time • GP Rep to NHS Tayside Medicines Advisory Group & Area Drugs & Therapeutics Committee • Angus HSCP Prescribing Lead; Chair NHS Tayside Non-Medicines Advisory Group • RCGP E Scotland Faculty Board; RCGP Scottish Council Rep • RCGP GP Rep to SIGN • RCGP Scotland Executive Officer (Quality Improvement) • University of Cardiff marker - DPD
The collaboration Discussion points with the Panel • Are we doing enough to promote these opportunities? • How can we make all decisions closer to a true choice? • What experiences do we all have? • How do we know we are getting it right? What’s the measurable impact? • What would be ‘Realistic evaluation’?
Shared decision making Optimal patient care Evidence-led Patient led
Brenda (70yrs), previous stroke • 27 tablets daily + 3 creams + 2 eyedrops + 1 liquid laxative • Painkillers, antidepressants, constipation, blood pressure control. • Can’t face another tablet
John (also 70yrs), mini-stroke years ago • Now has metastatic cancer – spread to the bones • Symptoms well controlled under supervision of Macmillan nurse, 8 tablets daily • Just retired, feels well, wants to continue with what is working for him
Andrew (45yrs) stroke aged 41yrs • Came into nursing home and had been told had few months to live due to a tumour • 1 year on and no evidence of any deterioration, 8 tablets daily reduced from 10 • Glad he made the decision to continue his stroke prevention treatments
Sharing the decision in practice - aids to support the conversationArlene Coulson, Lead Clinical Pharmacist Fran Benison, Patient and Public Forum for Medicines
Benefits Risks
Shared decision making in the out-patient setting:An example from Pharmacist Led Rheumatology Review ClinicsLee Ann McDermott, Specialist Rheumatology Pharmacist
Shared decision making involves: • Encouraging the patient to ask the right questions
Scenario • Patient with rheumatoid arthritis • - treatment needs escalated to try and achieve disease control
Shared decision making in the out-patient setting:Sue Cole, Patient and Public Forum for Medicines and Rheumatology patient
Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2007 • Given DMARDS to dampen down immune system • Methotrexate & Hydroxchloroquine intolerant • Consultant offered a new biologic as next step.... • 2012 Certolizumab aka Cimzia made dramatic difference • Have to weigh up new symptoms/side effects with being able to lead as active and pain-free life as possible.
Shared decision making in the acute settingKaren Lowdon, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
Case study 3 • 93 year old lady • P/C dyspnoea and general decline • known CKD, AF & IHD • o/a iron deficient anaemia due to PV bleeding
“Fundamental to the doctor and patient relationship is the requirement that a patient with capacity to decide should be informed about the treatment options open to him or her; the risks and benefits of each option; and be supported to make their choice about which treatment best meets their needs”
The collaboration Discussion points with the Panel • Are we doing enough to promote these opportunities? • How can we make all decisions closer to a true choice? • What experiences do we all have? • How do we know we are getting it right? What’s the measurable impact? • What would be ‘Realistic evaluation’?