Confidence in consultation skills 

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This guide will help pharmacists and their teams to enhance your critical consultation skills.

There’s practical tips, tools and considerations to support the development of good consultation behaviours, whether you’re conducting face-to-face or remote consultations. 

First published: 22 February 2023
Reviewed: March 2025

Sections on this page:

  • Why consultation skills are important
  • Opportunities for consultations
  • Practical tips and considerations
  • Tools to support consultation skills
  • Remote consultations
  • Further information

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