Supporting Patients
Resources for Supporting Patients
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Resources for Supporting Patients
- Patient information booklet on Lithium Therapy
- The NRO (National Renal Office) is conducting a survey with the purpose of gathering pharmacists’ feedback on the ‘medication sick day guidance patient information leaflet (PIL). The survey is available here or alternatively, you can submit your feedback directly via email to dawn.davin@hse.ie
- IPU Review article Supporting self-care for kidney patients
- IPU webinar on “Medication Sick Day Guidance Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)” in collaboration with the NRO (National Renal Office)
- Viagra Connect Consultation Guide
- Methotrexate Patient alert card
- HSE Patient Guide on Medicines for insomnia and anxiety
- HSE insomnia and anxiety poster for pharmacies
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Keep Your Medicines List
You can help to promote medication safety through engaging with patients to keep a medicines list and bring it to appointments and admissions.
Empowered patients who know and understand their medications can greatly reduce medication-related harm. People who use a medicines list are more likely to be able to recall their medicines accurately at admission than those who do not, reducing their risk of medication error at transitions.
