Pharmacist Communication | Immunization | Patient Safety Podcast 45 credit minutes

Recent changes to childhood vaccine recommendations have introduced shared clinical decision-making for several immunizations that were previously universally recommended, creating confusion among patients and providers alike. This course explains what shared clinical decision-making means in the context of immunizations, examines how it affects pediatric vaccine discussions, and highlights opportunities for pharmacists to support informed, individualized conversations with patients and caregivers. You will gain clarity on how to apply shared clinical decision-making principles—alongside proven health coaching strategies—to strengthen patient trust and foster more meaningful dialogue in pharmacy practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Describe shared clinical decision-making and how it applies to recent pediatric vaccine recommendations.
2. Identify the pharmacist’s roles in counseling, education, and facilitating shared clinical decision-making conversations with patients and caregivers. 

Faculty

Rachel Maynard, PharmD

GameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpact
Lead Editor, Pyrls

Disclosures:

Rachel Maynard has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Elizabeth Skoy, PharmD

Professor
North Dakota State University 

Disclosures:

Elizabeth Skoy has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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