This checklist is aimed at pharmacists, trainee pharmacists and other healthcare professionals (e.g. doctors). The checklist is intended to serve as a prompt when counselling and educating patients on their medicines.
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Patient/healthcare professional information resources |
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Name of medicine/generic name/brand name prescribed |
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The reason the medicine has been prescribed What is this medicine used for How to take your medicine Explain the benefits and risks of the medicine Storage/handling requirements Monitoring requirements Special warnings/precautions Potential side effects/adverse effects and when to seek help Taking other medicines/over-the-counter medicines/herbal medicines at the same time What to do with missed doses/overdose What to do if you experience diarrhoea/vomiting after taking the medicine What to do if wanting to stop the medicine Religious/cultural beliefs |
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Pregnancy/Breastfeeding |
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Provide advice/information/solutions on the safe effective use of a medicine e.g. large print medicine label, patient information leaflet in large print, medications aids (e.g. eye drop dispensing aid, medication reminders) |
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Give safety netting advice |
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Provide patient information websites Provide materials that are language and literacy appropriate Advice on searching for online evidence-based health information |
Please note, this checklist is not exhaustive.
