HAVE A PRESCRIPTION? TALK TO A PHARMACIST

From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Tue Aug 15 18:22:36 2000


Medication Errors That Have Occurred and How You Can Avoid Them:

1.) Enter: http://www.ismp.org/ 2.) Click: Alerts for Patients 3.) Scroll down to and click: HAVE A PRESCRIPTION? TALK TO A PHARMACIST

"...use of all medication, whether over-the-counter or prescription, can have unintended and sometimes dangerous outcomes. Therefore, all medication must be interpreted and used very carefully. "Visiting a qualified pharmacist for advice on any medication use can be an important safeguard. Pharmacists further the work of your physician and other members of the health care team by using their highly specialized education and experience to recognize and guard against potential medication mishaps.

"Further, patients and their families can be an important safeguard in medication use by making sure that they clearly understand the doctor's medication orders before having the prescription filled. While still in the doctor's office, the patient or caregiver should write out and repeat for accuracy the new medication and dose. This new medication should be added to a full and up-to-date list that the patient keeps of all drugs he or she may be taking."


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