Author Question: The healthcare organization is planning to implement patient-centered care. What aspects of this ... (Read 94 times)

javeds · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The healthcare organization is planning to implement patient-centered care. What aspects of this delivery model should be emphasized when training the staff? (Select all that apply.)

1. Supports client autonomy
2. Focuses on dignity and respect
3. Adheres to principles of client privacy
4. Care is organized around the client's needs
5. Partnering with the client and families occurs

Question 2

The high school graduate is considering pharmacy as a career. What is true of the level of education necessary for licensure as a pharmacist?

1. The pharmacist can enter practice as an intern pharmacist with an associate degree.
2. Once a person has achieved a baccalaureate degree, he or she is eligible to apply for pharmacy school.
3. The entry level education for a pharmacist is the Doctor of Pharmacy or PharmD.
4. A person wishing to be a pharmacist must earn a master's degree in biologic science prior to beginning pharmacy school.

daiying98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5

Patient-centered care is defined as care organized around the patient. It is an approach to health care (planning, delivery, and evaluation) that is grounded in partnering with patients and families, and is built on the core concepts of dignity and respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration. Client autonomy and client privacy are basic care principles that are not specifically identified with patient-centered care.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

A person who wishes to become a pharmacist must have at least 2 years of post-secondary education prior to applying for pharmacy school. A baccalaureate degree is not necessary, nor is a master's degree. Once admitted to pharmacy school, the student must achieve a PharmD in order to take the licensure examination for pharmacy. There is no process by which a person with an associate degree can become a pharmacist through an internship.