Patient Medication Safety

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Across
  1. 2. do not _ your medications with others
  2. 8. patients should _ new treatment plans back to their care teams to make sure they have understood them
  3. 9. be _ with your medications or keep a _ of your medication names and dosages
  4. 10. medication _ process include updating the information when the patient’s medication changes
  5. 12. _ your doctor or pharmacist immediately if the medication label does not match what is prescribed
  6. 14. to prevent drug interactions, patients should provide their care team with a _ of medications they are taking
  7. 16. it is important for patients to inform their care team if they are consuming any over-the-_ medication
  8. 17. _ your personal particulars on the issued prescription are accurate
  9. 18. know the _ and _ of members in your care team
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  1. 1. Patients can invite _ members to be part of their care team
  2. 3. _ if you have any doubts or questions about your medications
  3. 4. the patient information _ improves patient compliance
  4. 5. ask _ to understand changes in your game plan
  5. 6. patient should read each medication _ (pasted on all dispensed medication) carefully, and ask if they are unsure
  6. 7. _ is an adverse reaction to medication with a proven cause that can be tied back to the immune system
  7. 8. side effects are unwanted effects that occur after taking a medicine. Patients should _ such effects to their care team so that they can advise on how to manage and prevent such effects
  8. 11. When patients have new medication, they should write down the _ for the medication (eg. “for diabetes”, “for high cholesterol”)
  9. 13. _ your medications in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
  10. 15. _ your doctor/pharmacist/nurse on the medications you are currently taking from another hospital/ clinic