Prescription for a Healthy Team-Rx Debrief

The prescription is one of the most important therapeutic transactions between physician and patient. The art of prescription writing is an ancient inheritance. Its origin is lost in antiquity, but its importance through the centuries has made it one of the most significant written communications of the human race. The ancients began each prescription with an appeal to the gods for its success. The ancient symbol, Rx, signifying the appeal, was established centuries ago and has been carried down to the present time.

Many ancient prescriptions were noted for their multiple ingredients and complexity of preparation. Just like teams, the importance of the prescription and the need for complete understanding and accuracy make it imperative that a universal and standard language be employed. Teams are made of complex people and no two prescriptions will be alike.

To avoid undesirable and/or serious effects on the patient, both physician and pharmacist must render the highest of professional services. Accurate diagnosis; proper selection of medication, dosage form, and route of administration; proper size and timing of dose; precise dispensing; accurate labeling; and correct packaging all must be provided.

To avoid undesirable and/or serious effects on the team, both facilitator and team leader must also render the highest of professional services. Providing a format where participants can have healthy discussions about what is ailing the team, preventative measures, and possible cures can lead to healthy action plans and goal setting.

Includes 30 Prescription Cards and Facilitator Notes. Packaged in a clear plastic envelope. Activity created by Michelle Cummings and distributed only by Training Wheels.