Safety tips for patients
Patient Safety Monitor Alert, March 22, 2006
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An Arizona Republic column outlines tips caregivers can give patients to help with their own care.
Patients are encouraged to:
- Provide hospitals workers with a complete medical history
- Know what medications you're currently taking
- Don't forget to mention any non-prescription and herbal remedies you may be taking as well. These could react negatively to medication prescribed during your hospital stay
- If you're given a medication at the hospital, make sure you know what it is and why you need to take it
- Tell someone if a medication is making you feel sick
- If possible, use a medication form provided by your physician or hospital to record all the medicines you take
- Make sure you verify your identity often, especially when caregivers are taking blood work or giving you medication.
- Follow your healthcare instructions.
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