Information giving medication 1
Information giving: Medication 1
Written by Leya Bedar
Student brief
You have been asked to see Hannah, who has been recently diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and is at high risk of cardiovascular disease. For this, you have been asked to prescribe her atorvastatin. Please discuss this treatment with her.
Patient brief
Name: Hannah Harper
DOB: 20/04/1978 = 44 years old
BACKGROUND
You went to see the doctor last week for a check-up and had some blood tests taken. You received a call on a few days ago asking you to come in because your cholesterol levels were high and that you would be getting a medication to help with it.
You have heard that cholesterol is a bad thing but don’t know why.
You have never heard of atorvastatin.
You are willing to take tablets but don’t want to be on them long-term.
LIFESTYLE
• DIET: You eat healthy – ready meals, and takeaway like burgers, but you always get them with salad, so you aren’t sure why your cholesterol is high.
• EXERCISE: You do not exercise – do not feel motivated to
• READINESS TO CHANGE: If mechanism of action of drug and why it is taken long-term is explained, then you are willing to take the tablet. You are willing to make lifestyle changes if this is addressed
OTHER HISTORY
You don’t have any other health problems – you haven’t been to the doctor in years before this.
Your mum died of a heart attack at 57.
No allergies.
Occupation: Social worker
You do not smoke.
You do not drink alcohol or engage with recreational drugs.
QUESTIONS YOU MAY ASK:
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How does the drug work?
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How long will I be on them?
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How do I take them?
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What are the side effects?
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How will I know if they have worked?
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Is there anything else I can do to lower my cholesterol?
