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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2018 Dec 1.
Published in final edited form as: Optom Vis Sci. 2017 Dec;94(12):1095–1101. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000001139

Supplemental Coding Instrument.

Transcript #: Date:
Coder ID #:
Cost Discussions Yes No
Cost Discussion 1 Occurred Y N
Cost Discussion 2 Occurred Y N
Cost Discussion 3 Occurred Y N
Cost Discussion Initiator Physician Patient Caregiver Other
Initiator of Cost Discussion Segment 1 during the Baseline Visit 1 2 3 4
Initiator of Cost Discussion Segment 2 during the Baseline Visit 1 2 3 4
Initiator of Cost Discussion Segment 3 during the Baseline Visit 1 2 3 4
Key Communication Variables Yes No
Medication Cost Discussed during the Baseline Visit Y N
If YES, then continue coding:
Patient Indicates that Cost is a Problem during the Baseline Visit Y N
Provider Behavior Yes No
Physician Asks About a Glaucoma Medication Cost Problem Y N
Physician Proposes a Solution to a Potential Glaucoma-Related Cost Problem Y N
Physician Recommends Patient work with Pharmacist to Lower Glaucoma Medication Cost Y N
Physician Asks How Much Patient is Paying for Glaucoma Medications Y N
Physician Recommends Patient Try 3-Month Supply of Glaucoma Medications to Reduce Cost Y N
Patient Behavior Yes No
Patient Changes Glaucoma Medication Regimen Due to Cost Problem Y N
Patient Discusses Coping Strategies Used in the Past to Deal with Cost Problem Y N
Insurance and Cost Discussed Yes No
Patients Health Insurance or Prescription Drug Coverage is Discussed Y N
Coinsurance or Copayment is Discussed Y N
Medication Assistance Programs are Discussed Y N
Four Dollar Generics are Discussed Y N
Laser is Discussed as a Solution to a Medication Cost Problem Y N
Samples Yes No
Patient Requests Samples Y N
Physician Provides Samples Y N
Physician Discusses Being Unable to Provide Samples Y N
Medication Yes No
Term Brand or Generic Drug is Used Y N
Physician Initiates Discussion of Brand or Generic Y N
Physician Explains Difference Between Brand and Generic Y N
Patient Expresses Confusion of Brand versus Generic Y N
Physician says Generic isn’t Available Y N
Physician Offers to Write Prescription for Generic Y N
Physician Asks if Patient has a Preference for Generic or Brand Y N
Patient Expresses Preference for Generic Y N
Patient Expresses Preference for Brand Y N
Physician Proposes a Solution to a Potential Cost Problem Y Only
If yes: what is discussed?
Physician Recommends Patient work with Pharmacist to Lower Medication Cost Y Only
If yes: what is discussed?
Patient Changes Medication Regimen due to Cost Problem Y Only
If yes: what is discussed?
Patient Discusses Coping Strategies Used in the Past to Deal with Cost Problem Y Only
If yes: what is discussed?
Medication Assistance Programs are Discussed Y Only
If yes: what is discussed?
Patient Expresses Confusion of Brand vs. Generic Y Only
If yes: what is discussed?