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= Tutorial 1 Case 3 =

//A customer is inquiring about one of your weight loss herbal products on the pharmacy shelf. She wants to lose 10kg in 6 months for her wedding.

The product label reads: Blackmore’s Weight – Loss Accelerate® Active ingredient: Hydroxycitrate complex 778mg

She says that a friend recommended this product and asks if you think it will help her to achieve her desired goals. The directions on the box are to take 2 tablets three times a day. Her desire is to lose weight the “natural” way and has started on a weekly exercise regimen and healthy diet.//

Ethical Issue
risks - cost for patient - does product work? - quality use of medicines (is product needed?) - decrease motivation to diet and exercise - rely on drug?

benefit - placebo effect (make her feel good)

possible decision -respect patient autonomy to chose complementary products, but provide reliable information that's evidence based.

Resources
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