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SVMIC Advanced Practice Provider Collaboration: Assessing the Risk

also help identify any barriers to adherence if the patient voices

concern about getting to the pharmacy, cost of medication or
treatment, transportation issues for needed testing, and so on.

You should not end the encounter without addressing these

questions. Does the patient…

1. Understand the diagnosis and treatment plan?

2. Have the means to adhere to the treatment plan?

3. Understand when to contact you if symptoms change or
simply for clarification?

4. Know when to return to the clinic or follow up?

These steps will go a long way in focusing communication on

the goals, reducing callbacks, and meeting patient expectations.

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