Pharmacists’ communication skills lead to reduced drug prescriptions by doctors

Assertiveness — a communication style that involves frank self-expression while respecting others — is considered a teachable skill and has been regarded as useful in improving the safety of medical care. Researchers at University of Tsukuba have found that assertiveness among pharmacy pharmacists is associated with appropriate prescribing for safe drug treatment.

Polypharmacy is a condition that increases the risk of side effects and drug-drug interactions due to the use of more…

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