Patient Counseling: A Review

Clinical pharmacist has a major role in providing effective counseling because it is one of the vital elements in improving patient compliance. Pharmacist role is important in improving the patients understanding in the management of their diseased condition. Pharmacist help in reducing medication errors, decreasing incidences of adverse reactions, drug-drug interactions and improving patient compliance. This article provides information regarding patient counseling, patient compliance and the emerging trends in providing an effective patient counseling.