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others to our detriment so he must be aware of everything you may
take. Know the proper name of all medications you are taking. This is
important. If a doctor asks, it is more effective and safer to give the
name than to try describing some little pink pills. The most likely
mistake an individual might make is to combine prescribed drugs with
over the counter medications, supplements, vitamins, food and drink. If
you are taking any medication for the first time, be sure to ask about all
the possible side effects and adverse interactions.
Third, you should always carefully note, and follow, all
instructions as to dosage; how to take the prescribed drug ( before, with
or after meals?), side effects to watch for and information about any
other drugs or foods we should avoid while taking this medication.
Fourth, if the doctor does not ask for all this information or
does not give explicit directions on use of the drug, you should ask him.
Never leave the office without being totally aware of what has been
prescribed, why it is being prescribed, how to take it, and any known
side effects or dangerous combinations, if you have any questions or
concerns, be sure to ask. Knowledge is important in using any
prescribed drug safely and effectively and, of course, the most
important rule is to follow instructions exactly.
Doctors and pharmacists must always be conscious of special
circumstances that might create inadvertent peril. Patients who have
reduced abilities must be given special attention. Aged persons may
have poor memory so instructions and warnings should be repeated
and even written out for them. People with impaired sight may have
difficulty reading instructions on bottles so this must be addressed.
When someone is feeling frightened, ill or in pain, they may not be
attentive or be able to accurately retain information. Disabilities or
impairments that affect comprehension must also be noticed and
special care be taken that these patients completely understand the
information they are given. If we have any disabilities or impairments,
we must let our caregivers know so they can help. In partnership with
medical personnel, our health care is our responsibility
As patients, we must take responsibility and be aware of what
we can do to lessen the risks. Be sure to watch for hidden dangers.
Read labels on all medications, supplements and vitamins to see if
they contain anything you should not be ingesting and to see if there
are things that should not be combined with it. Check labels on
packaged food. In restaurants, ask if any ' forbidden' foods or additives
have been used in preparation of the meal. Never take someone else's
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| Date | 2004 |
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| Transcript | others to our detriment so he must be aware of everything you may take. Know the proper name of all medications you are taking. This is important. If a doctor asks, it is more effective and safer to give the name than to try describing some little pink pills. The most likely mistake an individual might make is to combine prescribed drugs with over the counter medications, supplements, vitamins, food and drink. If you are taking any medication for the first time, be sure to ask about all the possible side effects and adverse interactions. Third, you should always carefully note, and follow, all instructions as to dosage; how to take the prescribed drug ( before, with or after meals?), side effects to watch for and information about any other drugs or foods we should avoid while taking this medication. Fourth, if the doctor does not ask for all this information or does not give explicit directions on use of the drug, you should ask him. Never leave the office without being totally aware of what has been prescribed, why it is being prescribed, how to take it, and any known side effects or dangerous combinations, if you have any questions or concerns, be sure to ask. Knowledge is important in using any prescribed drug safely and effectively and, of course, the most important rule is to follow instructions exactly. Doctors and pharmacists must always be conscious of special circumstances that might create inadvertent peril. Patients who have reduced abilities must be given special attention. Aged persons may have poor memory so instructions and warnings should be repeated and even written out for them. People with impaired sight may have difficulty reading instructions on bottles so this must be addressed. When someone is feeling frightened, ill or in pain, they may not be attentive or be able to accurately retain information. Disabilities or impairments that affect comprehension must also be noticed and special care be taken that these patients completely understand the information they are given. If we have any disabilities or impairments, we must let our caregivers know so they can help. In partnership with medical personnel, our health care is our responsibility As patients, we must take responsibility and be aware of what we can do to lessen the risks. Be sure to watch for hidden dangers. Read labels on all medications, supplements and vitamins to see if they contain anything you should not be ingesting and to see if there are things that should not be combined with it. Check labels on packaged food. In restaurants, ask if any ' forbidden' foods or additives have been used in preparation of the meal. Never take someone else's |
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