POCT

Question 1

What needs to be considered when designing POCT services?

Answer 1

Purpose of test 
Delivery of test 
Training 
Advertising of service 
Record keeping 
Communication of results 
Audit

Question 2

What are the key points for advertising POCT?

Answer 2

Must be accurate, truthful and not misleading

Be trustworthy and not abuse trust or exploit lack of public knowledge

Question 3

What should be recorded?

Answer 3

Request of test
Result of test
Any referral or advice given
What has been communicated and to whom

Question 4

Why POCT in a pharmacy?

Answer 4

Ideal place in community due to location and operational hours

Pharmacist have a role in illness prevention, managing long term conditions and Health promotions

Pharmacist provide support for the self care agenda

Pharmacist increasingly providing clinical services requiring monitoring