The art of prescribing: negotiating the decision of generic or branded medications

被引:1
作者
Grant, M. [1 ]
Chapman, M. [2 ]
机构
[1] Cabrini Hlth, Melbourne, Vic 3144, Australia
[2] Calvary Healthcare, Canberra, ACT, Australia
关键词
prescribing; clinical ethics; generic pharmaceutical; autonomy; paternalism;
D O I
10.1111/imj.12805
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Prescribing choices between generic and branded medications are not without consequence, and these decisions require careful consideration as these may potentially lead to patient confusion, medication errors and adverse events. Understanding our prescribing decisions may allow for greater patient autonomy and involvement, and potentially minimise medication-related harms.
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页码:774 / 776
页数:3
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