A LITTLE LIGHTBULB MOMENT
Pharmacist practice
CDTM requires the patient's choice
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Collaborate only after consent.
The idea behind the cue
Eligible patients or their representatives must give written consent before New York collaborative drug therapy management is used.
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Short & simple
Collaborate only after consent.
Acronym
CWC — Collaborate With Consent: get it in writing first.
Story
Picture this rule in practice: Eligible patients or their representatives must give written consent before New York collaborative drug therapy management is used.
Connect the pieces
- The existence of the protocol and the patient's right to decline must be disclosed; written consent is required before CDTM is used.
Know the limits
This is one New York law study point, not a complete statement of every condition or exception. Check the linked law for current requirements.
NY Education Law §6801-a(3)(4) ↗Check your understanding
A pharmacist has a valid collaborative drug therapy management protocol for a patient. Which additional step is required before the pharmacist uses CDTM for that patient?
A. Obtain the patient's or authorized representative's written consent
B. Ask the patient to waive access to the medical record
C. Submit a new pharmacy registration
D. Replace the physician's drug without protocol authorization
Reveal explanation
Obtain the patient's or authorized representative's written consent
The existence of the protocol and the patient's right to decline must be disclosed; written consent is required before CDTM is used.