David R. Mottram|C. Reed BSc
Comparative evaluation of patient information leaflets by pharmacists, doctors and the general public
Liverpool John Moores University|Liverpool John Moores University
study undertaken compare contrast views pharmacists general practitioners gps general public value otherwise pharmacygenerated patient information leaflets three groups perceived leaflets useful aid improving compliance concerning information included leaflets gps rated inclusion section sideeffects least important whilst pharmacists general public rated information storage medicines least important pharmacists estimates percentage patients actually read leaflets significantly lower estimates general public general practitioners pharmacists generally concurred types patients leaflets considered unsuitable although significantly higher percentage pharmacists gps identified unsuitable patients reservations pharmacists concerning costeffectiveness leaflet facilities value leaflets compared verbal counselling general public expressed view leaflet facility would affect choice pharmacy would prepared wait additional short time receive leaflet almost gps thought patients best interest receive information leaflet