Druggist For The People

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2106154/open_sms] Summary:  Preconceived notions within healthcare professionals about what another person might be, before we have a direct, open and genuine interaction with them, can derail the best treatment for that person.  To provide the best treatment, efforts to effectively communicate continue by healthcare; but the person – the patient – must also make efforts to express themselves openly and honestly regarding their healthcare.  Shared decision making:  this episode is about getting in there, establishing an understanding of your options, and working WITH your healthcare team, including your pharmacist!      Topics:   ·      Shared Decision Making 01:15 ·      Generational Theory 02:00 ·      Culturally Competent Care 03:40 ·      Person Type = Another Bias 07:10 ·      Patient Perspective 12:00 ·      Medical Terminology = Bias 14:30 ·      Direct, Open & Genuine Talk with Healthcare 16:30 ·      Mary Berry 17:15 ·      LEARN (to facilitate shared decision making) 18:25 ·      Pharmacists – Team with them!  20:30 ·      Mayo Clinic 21:00 ·      Journaling 21:30     Questions and comments to druggistforthepeople@gmail.com

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2106154/open_sms]  Summary:  Why have bedbugs reemerged?  What to do if bitten?  And how to manage and prevent possible bedbug infestation.   Topics: ·       Sleep Tight 01:30 ·       Bedbugs 02:00 ·       DDT 03:45 ·       Antihistamine, Topical Steroid Tx 06:15 ·       DDT & Auto-Immune Disease? 06:45 ·       DDT Risk Benefit (Africa) 08:15 ·       Prevention 09:00 ·       Permethrin 10:15 Questions and comments to druggistforthepeople@gmail.com

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2106154/open_sms] Summary:  This episode recounts the experience of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, from its arrival to the continued recovery.  Being smart about what's fact or fiction, being there for your neighbors, and being prepared for a potential disaster (which we were not) are discussed here.  Also discussed is a possible cure for the stress in this situation...go help someone.     Questions and comments to druggistforthepeople@gmail.com

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2106154/open_sms]  Summary:  What’s happening on the other side of the prescription counter?  Probably more than you think.  Safety and appropriateness of the drug regimen is an ongoing process, and it may slow down the speed with which you get your medication, but it’s essential in making sure the drug is safe and efficacious.  The importance of being a good teammate in your own healthcare is what this, and all episodes, is aboutl.  Topics: ·       Five Safety Checks 02:15 ·       Clinical Review by Pharmacist 04:00 ·       Best Treatment Evolving 06:45 ·       Provide Complete and Accurate Medication Profile 11:15 ·       Be a Good Teammate on Healthcare Team 12:00 ·       It’s For You 13:00 ·       Medication Counseling – Use It 13:254 ·       Journaling (determine Cause & Effect) 14:30 ·       Work WITH Your Healthcare Providers 15:00 Questions and comments to druggistforthepeople@gmail.com

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2106154/open_sms]  Summary:  Paying $75,000 dollars for a car because you want to have a back massage between home and work is one thing, but to face exorbitant costs because you want to live a healthy and longer life is a tough pill to swallow.  Discussion of the risks and benefits of any medication with your healthcare provider is essential, and the costs of that therapy should be included in that conversation.   Topics: ·       Most Common Med Indications 03:30 ·       Top 10 Most Prescribed Medications 04:00 ·       Most Common Meds by Cost 05:30 ·       Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) 10:30 ·       Managing Cost 12:15 ·       Pharmacoeconomics 13:00 ·       Risk-Benefit ·       GoodRx 14:00   Questions and comments to druggistforthepeople@gmail.com