{"product_id":"motivational-interviewing-for-pharmacists-a-practical-guide-to-medication-adherence-conversations-patient-counseling-scripts-and-behavior-change-at-paperback","title":"Motivational Interviewing for Pharmacists: A Practical Guide to Medication Adherence Conversations, Patient Counseling Scripts, and Behavior Change at - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHonor Victoria Frost\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Motivational Interviewing for Pharmacists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany pharmacists counsel patients every day yet still face the same outcome: patients leave with accurate information and little change in behavior. Time is short, resistance appears quickly, and traditional advice often strengthens the very hesitation it aims to reduce. Medication nonadherence continues to drive significant clinical and economic costs, while most pharmacy communication training remains limited or difficult to apply at a busy counter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book shows pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and PharmD students how to use brief, collaborative conversations that fit real workflow. Readers learn the spirit of motivational interviewing, the core OARS micro-skills, a simple structure for two-to-five-minute encounters, and ready-to-use language for everyday adherence situations. The focus stays practical: what to say, when to say it, and how to keep the conversation respectful and effective without adding time to the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes This Book Different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlike broader texts written for multiple health professions, this guide centers on the pharmacy counter and clinic dispensing environment. It supplies concrete scripts, worksheets, technician openings, student practice guidance, and process measures that support daily use. High-stakes topics such as vaccine discussions, GLP-1 therapies, and opioid-related conversations receive specific attention, always within the constraints of ordinary pharmacy time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book is for readers who\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounsel patients in community or clinical pharmacy settings and want conversations that reduce resistance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrain or precept students and technicians and need shared, practical language\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeel the daily pressure of time, metrics, and repeated nonadherence\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant clear, usable skills rather than lengthy theory alone\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrefer realistic examples and ready phrases they can adapt immediately\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want a clear, practical guide to brief motivational interviewing conversations that fit the pharmacy counter, this book offers a structured place to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67972765483315,"sku":"9798906782007","price":25.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/TTl89aiMOj9798906782007.webp?v=1794433878","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/motivational-interviewing-for-pharmacists-a-practical-guide-to-medication-adherence-conversations-patient-counseling-scripts-and-behavior-change-at-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}