Basic drug information given by physicians is deficient, and patients' knowledge low

Andreas Storm; Eva Benfeldt; Stig Ejdrup Andersen; Jørgen Andersen

doi:10.1080/09546630802570818

Basic drug information given by physicians is deficient, and patients' knowledge low

Andreas Storm, Eva Benfeldt, Stig Ejdrup Andersen, Jørgen Andersen

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Abstract

Objectives: Our aim was to assess basic drug information given by physicians when prescribing new topical medication and to compare this with outpatients' subsequent knowledge. Methods: Basic drug information was noted during consultations. Subsequently, patients answered a questionnaire regarding diagnosis, treatment, and satisfaction with the consultation. Neither physicians nor patients were informed about the specific study objective. Results: A total of 17 patients were included. Information provided during the consultations versus patients' knowledge after 2 weeks was: diagnosis (65% vs 41%), dosage by number (100% vs 71%), dosage by quantity (18% vs 12%), and treatment duration (65% vs 35%). None was informed about adverse effects and 47% were fully satisfied with the consultation. Conclusions: Basic drug information provided by physicians was deficient and patients' knowledge was even lower
Udgivelsesdato: 2008/11/28

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Dermatological Treatment
Volume	20
Issue number	4
Pages (from-to)	190-3
Number of pages	4
ISSN	0954-6634
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09546630802570818
Publication status	Published - 2009

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