Counselling Frame

1- ask pt how can I help u ?

Either he knows the Dx & want to know about the disease or a specific detail.

2- Data Gathering/ quick recap

1/how long have u been diagnosed with ××××
2/do u have any complain now
3/what r u using / r u regular with your medications / any SE
4/r u regular with your follow up / annual visits - if not why
5/ask about condition complications & red flags
6/any other medical conditions
7/r u on any other medications
8/any allergies to food or medications

3- explore ICE / to know what exactly he wants from this counselling

4- ask about lifestyle which is relevant to the condition

5- Mx
1/correct pt idea if needed
2/give practical solutions tailored to his condition & life style, meanwhile involve pt &
allowing pt to ask Qs
3/if counselling involves medication, tell MOC/dose & freq/route/SE/associated cards if
steroids or warfarin
4/ mention bracelets if DM on insulin or epileptic pt
5/offer leaflets & booklets
6/gonna arrange a follow up

6- safety netting & explain red flags

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