Level 4 outcome
No patient health outcomes
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P01S04: Sexual dysfunction
Information on sexual dysfunction induced by Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) was used to justify the management of the patient, and persuade the patient to make a change (replace medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P01S06: Yeast infection
Information on yeast infection was used to maintain the management of the patient (antifungal rinse). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P01S07: Smoking cessation (drug prescription)
Information on drug for smoking cessation was used to maintain the management of the patient (prescription of varenicline). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P01S08: Low back pain
Information on low back pain was used to better understand a specific issue with respect to the management of a patient (herniated disk). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P01S09: Anti-diarrheal drug
Information on an anti-diarrheal drug for Crohn's disease was used to maintain the management of a patient (narcotic prescription). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P02S02: Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Information on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy was used to justify the management of a patient (ginger recommended). There were no information-related patient health outcomes (no follow-up).
P02S04: Headaches
Information on headaches was used to maintain the management of a patient (CT scan). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P02S05: Herpes
Information on herpes was used to maintain the management of a patient (antiviral medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P02S06: Gout (colchicine)
Information on gout was used to modify the management of the patient, and to persuade the patient to make changes (only short term treatment with colchicine). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P02S07: Vertigo (drug prescription)
Information on betahistine for vertigo was used to maintain the management of a patient (drug prescription). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P02S08: Asthma in children (drug dosing and education)
Information on asthma was used to maintain the management of a patient (drug dosing and patient education). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P02S09: Respiratory distress (infant)
Information on respiratory distress was used to maintain the management of a patient (additional medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P03S02: Dysmenorrhea
Information on dysmenorrhea was used to maintain the management of the patient (medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P03S03: Proton-Pump Inhibitors
Information on Proton-Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) was used to justify the management of the patient and to persuade a nurse to make a change (PPIs replacing former medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes (no follow-up yet).
P03S05: Contraceptive patch
Information on adverse effects of the contraceptive patch was used to justify the management of a patient (stop medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes (no follow-up).
P03S06: Benzodiazepines (sedation for a test)
Information on benzodiazepines was used to maintain the management of the patient (testing). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P03S07: Urinary tract infection (diagnostic test)
Information on urinary tract infection was used to maintain the management of the patient (testing). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P03S09: Chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
Information on capecitabine (chemotherapeutic agent for colorectal cancer) was used to maintain the management of the patient (drug dosage). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P04S02: Migraine (same medication)
Information on migraine was used to maintain the management of the patient (medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P04S03: Fibromyalgia (treatment options)
Information on fibromyalgia was used to maintain the management of the patient (medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P04S05: Constipation (abdominal pain)
Information on constipation was used maintain the management of the patient (non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P04S07: Hypercholesterolemia
Information on hypercholesterolemia was used to justify the management of a patient (change medication to lower cholesterol). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P04S08: Hypothyroidism
Information on hypothyroidism was used to maintain the management of the patient (medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P04S09: Dyslipidemia, diabetes and chronic renal failure
Information on dyslipidemia was used to justify the management of a patient with dyslipidemia, diabetes and chronic renal failure (referral). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P05S06: Drug interaction (antidepressant and antibiotic)
Information on drug interaction (antidepressants and antibiotics) was used to justify the management of a patient (prescription of antibiotics). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P06S01: Migraine (replace triptan)
Information on migraine was used to maintain the plan for the management of the patient, and persuade the patient to make a change (replace triptans by Naproxen). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P06S02: Urinary tract infection (first-line treatment)
Information on urinary tract infection was used to maintain the management of a patient (3-day first-line antibiotherapy). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P06S03: Sexually transmitted infection (genital warts)
Information on the treatment of sexually transmitted infection was used to maintain the management of the patient (referral to a gynecologist). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P06S05: Smoking cessation counselling
Information on smoking cessation was used to justify the management of the patient (smoking cessation counselling). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P06S06: Peptic ulcer
Information on Helicobacter pylori eradication was used to maintain the management of the patient with peptic ulcer (medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P08S02: Secondary prevention of stroke
Information on the secondary prevention of ischemic stroke was used to persuade a health professional to make a change (not prescribing combination therapy). There were no information-related patient health outcomes (no follow-up).
P08S03: Insomnia (antidepressant)
Information on insomnia was used to maintain the management of a patient (prescription of anti-depressants). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P08S08: Sexually transmitted infection (complications)
Information on sexually transmitted infections was used to persuade a patient to make a change (changing sexual practice). There was no information-related patient health outcome.
P08S09: Chronic upper airway cough
Information on chronic upper airway cough was used to maintain the management of a patient (medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P09S02: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Information on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was used to maintain the management of the patient (maintain the antibiotics, and maximize the dose of inhalers). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P09S04: Cataract Surgery Postoperative Care
Information on Cataract Surgery Postoperative Care was used to modify the management of the patient (patient education about monitoring symptoms after cataract surgery). There were no information-related patient health outcomes
P09S05: Intermittent claudication (change medication)
Information on intermittent claudication was used to justify the management of the patient, and to persuade another health professional to make a change (medication change). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P10S05: High blood pressure, type II diabetes and kidney function
Information on high blood pressure, type II diabetes and kidney function was used to maintain the management plan for a patient (medication change), and to persuade a patient to make this change. There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P10S06: Migraine with aura and oral contraception
Information on migraine with aura and oral contraception was used to justify the management of a patient (patient education). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P11S08: Restless legs syndrome (drug prescription)
Information on restless legs syndrome was used to maintain the management plan (starting medication), and to persuade the patient to make this change. There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P12S06: Shingles
Information on pain management for shingles was used to maintain the management plan (adding anti-pain medication), and to persuade another health professional to make this change. There were no information-related patient health outcomes (no follow-up yet).
P12S07: Neuropathic pain management (combine drugs)
Information on management of neuropathic pain (combination of Lyrica and OxyContin) was used to maintain the management of the patient (medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P12S08: Atacand and Potassium chloride
Information on Atacand and Potassium chloride was used to maintain the management plan (stop potassium supplement), and to persuade other health professionals to make this change. There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P12S10: Irritable bowel syndrome
Information on Irritable bowel syndrome was used to maintain the management plan (stop medication outside acute symptoms), and to persuade the patient to make this change. There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P13S04: Post-operative care for cataract surgery
Information on post-operative care for cataract surgery was used to maintain the management of the patient (follow up with the ophthalmologist). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P13S05: Leg cramps
Information on leg cramps was used to modify the management of the patient (stop the quinine treatment and reassess regularly with the physician). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P13S08: Acute bronchitis
Information on acute bronchitis was used to justify the management of the patient (stop steroids inhaler). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P14S02: Capsaicin
Information on Capsaicin was used to maintain the management of the patient (cream prescription). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P14S04: Drug interaction (statins and grapefruit)
Information on statins drug interactions was used to better understand a specific health issue about a patient (interaction between grapefruit and some statins). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P14S05: Drug interaction (Warfarin and statins)
Information on drug interaction (Warfarin and statins) was used to better understand a specific health issue about a patient (drug dosage). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P15S03: Female sexual dysfunction
Information on female sexual dysfunction was used to justify the management of a patient (no medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P15S09: Smoking cessation (medication / hepatic dysfunction)
Information on a treatment for smoking cessation (bupropion) was used to justify the management of a patient with hepatic dysfunction (lower dose of the medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P16S03: Adverse effects of low molecular weight heparin on liver
Information on adverse reactions of low molecular weight heparin was used to better understand a specific issue regarding a patient (long term effects on liver functions). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P16S07: Neuropathic pain medication (patient education)
Information on neuropathic pain was used to better understand a specific issue about a patient (medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P16S08: Constipation (magnesium citrate)
Information on constipation was used to justify the management of a patient (justify the physician's prescription of a laxative: magnesium citrate). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P17S09: Neuropathic pain management (reduce medication)
Information on neuropathic pain was used to modify the management of a patient (stop some medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P17S12: Restless legs syndrome (start medication)
Information on restless legs syndrome was used to maintain the management plan for a patient (start medication), and to persuade other health professionals to make this change. There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P18S01: Gout (secondary prevention)
Information on gout, specifically allopurinol for secondary prevention of gout, was used to maintain the management plan for a patient (prescription of allopurinol). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P18S08: Antidepressants interactions and cross tapering
Information on antidepressants interactions and cross tapering was used to maintain the management plan for a patient (discontinue one medication and change the dosage of another), and to persuade a colleague to make this change. There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P19S01: Acne rosacea
Information on acne rosacea was used to maintain the management of a patient (treatment of acne rosacea with minocycline or doxycycline). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P19S03: Benzodiazepine withdrawal
Information on benzodiazepine withdrawal was used to maintain the management of a patient (reduction of the dose of benzodiazepine). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P19S07: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Drug dosage
Information on Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was used to maintain the management of a patient (confirm dosage of drug before re-prescription). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P19S08: Influenza vaccine
Information on Influenza vaccine was used to maintain the management of a patient (administration of the appropriate vaccine). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P19S09: Constipation (Metamucil same dose)
Information on constipation was used to maintain the management of a patient (continue the same Metamucil preparation and dose to prevent constipation). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P20S06: Renal insufficiency
Information on renal insufficiency was used to justify the management of the patient (stop a medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P20S07: Migraine prophylaxis
Information on migraine prophylaxis was used to justify the management of the patient (justify the use of Epival drug). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P20S08: Parkinson's disease
Information on Parkinson's disease was used to maintain the management of a patient (not re-starting dopamine agonist). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P21S02: Acute otitis media
Information on acute otitis media was used to maintain the management of a patient (prescribe clarithromycin). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P21S05: Urinary incontinence (medication)
Information on urinary incontinence was used to modify the management of a patient (add a medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P22S03: Angina
Information on angina was used to maintain the management of a patient (treatment with aspirine). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P22S04: Raynaud's phenomenon
Information on Raynaud's phenomenon was used to maintain the management of a patient (pursue same medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P22S05: Fibromyalgia (same medication)
Information on fibromyalgia was used to maintain the management of a patient (pursue same medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P23S06: Diabetic foot infection
Information on diabetic foot infection was used to maintain the management of a patient (continue with same medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P24S03: Pneumonia (hospitalisation)
Information on pneumonia was used to justify the management of a patient (justify the hospitalization of the patient). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P26S02: Depression
Information on an antidepressant was used to better understand a specific issue about a patient (adverse effects associated with Seroquel).There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P26S08: Adverse effect of antidepressant
Information on depression was used to better understand a specific issue about a patient (adverse effects associated with an antidepressant). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P28S01: Constipation (treatment for secondary constipation)
Information on constipation was used to modify the management of a patient (adding complementary medication). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P28S05: Panic disorder
Information on panic disorder was used to justify the management of a patient (prescribe anti-depressant). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P28S07: Asthma in children (corticosteroids)
Information on asthma was used to maintain the management of a patient (use corticosteroids). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P29S02: Contraception
Information on contraception was used to maintain the management of a patient (prescribe a contraceptive pill). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P29S05: Constipation in pregnancy
Information on constipation (lactulose) was used to maintain the management of a patient (add fiber to diet). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P29S07: Sore throat
Information on sore throat was used to maintain the management of a patient (double check dose of antibiotics). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.
P30S01: Meningitis
Information on meningitis was used to maintain the management of a patient (double-check rules for prescribing vaccine against meningitis for a child over 5 years old). There were no information-related patient health outcomes.