A 82-year-old woman with a CFS of 5 has been prescribed a new medication by the hospital team. She returns to her GP confused about the purpose of the...

Question

A 82-year-old woman with a CFS of 5 has been prescribed a new medication by the hospital team. She returns to her GP confused about the purpose of the medication and how to take it. She has mild cognitive impairment. According to NICE NG5 (Medicines Optimisation), what is the MOST important principle to apply when prescribing for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Ensure shared decision-making: discuss the purpose, benefits, risks, and practical instructions for each medication in a way the patient can understand, providing written information and involving carers where appropriate

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Prescribe as many medications as possible to cover all conditions

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Assume the patient will understand the medication and does not need explanation

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Only discuss medications with the family, not the patient

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Prescribe the cheapest option regardless of the patient's needs

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Medicines Optimisation - Shared Decision-Making