How do pharmacists actually think through therapeutic decisions—and how can preceptors help learners develop those skills?

In this episode of The Preceptor’s Compass, Harriet Davies and Jennifer MacDougall are joined by Dr. Dan Rainkie and APPE PharmD student Andrew Haydar to explore the emerging concept of therapeutic reasoning. Together, they unpack Dan’s new conceptual model of pharmacist therapeutic reasoning, discussing how pharmacists connect patient, disease, and drug knowledge when making treatment decisions.

The conversation also explores the realities of uncertainty in clinical practice and learning environments. Andrew shares insights from his research on epistemic, aleatoric, and behavioral uncertainty, providing a learner-centered perspective on decision-making and the challenges ...