Medical Dictionary - Consultations

[littlemiss1t]

Hi All,

Just wanted to know who uses a medical dictionary....

When your doing a consultation and it asks "Prescribed Drugs".... The client writes down a term / what they are taking, but I don't imagine a lot of people know what it is. You can ask what it is used for but I think it would be better to look up each medicane and know what it is, side effects etc.

What does everyone think, as I am thinking of buying one for reference and to be able to become familiar with medical terms

Thanks

Carly x

 

[Amethyst_Angel]

Hi All,

Just wanted to know who uses a medical dictionary....

When your doing a consultation and it asks "Prescribed Drugs".... The client writes down a term / what they are taking, but I don't imagine a lot of people know what it is. You can ask what it is used for but I think it would be better to look up each medicane and know what it is, side effects etc.

What does everyone think, as I am thinking of buying one for reference and to be able to become familiar with medical terms

Thanks

Carly x

I used to be a medical secretary so fortunately know the names and spellings of quite a lot of drugs. However I do think that a medical dictionary would be very handy in order to find out more information about a client's medical conditions in case they may be a contra-indication for treatment.

 

[littlemiss1t]

Do you recommend one that may be better than another, as there seem to be a few and a lot look rather boring and long winded.

Any suggestions?

Carly x

 

[Mrs.Clooney]

I am a former nurse, so mostly don't have a problem re drugs, however, much has changed over the years since I nursed actively, and I have not even heard of some of the drugs used today .

I think it is a very good idea to have a handy drug reference. Have you looked in your local book stores in the medical section. A drug reference book does not have to be overly complicated.

Try looking at books designed specifically for nurses. When I trained we had to have a good pharmacology foundation, but did not have to know drugs as in depth as pharmacists and doctors.

 

[littlemiss1t]

Is it better to search for "Drug Reference" book rather than "Medical Dictionary"?

Many thanks for your help so far. Anyone else use one or have recommendations before I buy one?

Carly x

 

[Mrs.Clooney]

Is it better to search for "Drug Reference" book rather than "Medical Dictionary"?

Many thanks for your help so far. Anyone else use one or have recommendations before I buy one?

Carly x

A Medical Dictionary is just that ...... a dictionary with the meanings of medical terms. What you need is a basic understanding of why your clients may be taking certain drugs and whether or not the drugs will affect or contraindicate a beauty treatment.

This is why I suggested a nurses drug reference as the doctor's ones can get very complicated. I can't recommend a specific one as I have not nursed in the UK, but in South Africa we referred to the MIMS Desk Reference.

I found this link for you which you may find helpful.
Drug Guide: Online Drug Dictionary and Drug Information - www.HealthAtoZ.com

 

[littlemiss1t]

Many thanks for your help. I will have a look at the link and hopefully buy one later on today

Carly x

 

[Amethyst_Angel]

so mostly don't have a problem re drugs

:lol::lol::lol:

Sorry hon, your post just made me smile!

:hug:

 

[littlemiss1t]

Why's that Mrs Clooney????? x

 

[soriminah]

I have a few different books I can refer to. I have a MIMS and a couple of supplement guides. Many people take over the counter stuff so I have books on all the different supplements and vitamins and minerals.

 

[Mrs.Clooney]

:lol::lol::lol:

Sorry hon, your post just made me smile!

:hug:

Why's that Mrs Clooney????? x

PMSL :lol:. Yup, I didn't word that very well did I, lol?

 

[Phil_NewNails]

Hi

Mims is good but the best drug ref book is the BNF - it is also avalible online.

Hope this helps.

Phil

 

[number1kitty]

As I do a lot of waxing and skin peeling then I have made it my priority to keep a medical dictionary on my premises. I use one that is predominantly drugs based. This enables me to read up on side effects and as many prescription drugs alter the skin and can often cause excess dryness/thinning of skin etc its important to have these facts to hand so you dont cause further damage to your clients skin. I find it strange the amount of clients that a) dont think to tell you about these drugs until prompted on the consultation form b) dont think they pose any side effects to there skin or c) even know the name of the drugs they are on or any side effects at all!

 

[littlemiss1t]

What is your one called. There are so many and I would rather buy one that has been recommended.

I think it would really help all therapists to know exactly what purpose client's are taking their medication for.

Carly x

 

[mcmog]

If you ask your local pharmacist or GP surgery nicely they may let you have a BNF (British National Formulary) for free - they are updated 3 or 4 (oh dear, I should know really) times a year so they will have "old" ones hanging around.

 

[littlemiss1t]

Oh, thanks for that. That's handy, I am going to pick up a prescription at lunch so fingers crossed!

Carly x