Tag: medication safety

9

Jan

Medication Safety for Non-English Speakers: How to Get Clear, Accurate Instructions

Medication Safety for Non-English Speakers: How to Get Clear, Accurate Instructions

Non-English speakers face high risks of medication errors due to unclear labels. Learn how translated prescriptions, pictograms, and professional interpreters can prevent dangerous mistakes - and what you can do to get safe instructions.

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20

Dec

Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medication Names That Cause Errors: How Confusion Leads to Harm

Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medication Names That Cause Errors: How Confusion Leads to Harm

Look-alike and sound-alike medication names cause dangerous errors in healthcare. Learn how similar drug names lead to overdoses, near-misses, and deaths-and what’s being done to stop them.

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19

Dec

Medication Safety Basics: How to Use Prescription Drugs Responsibly

Medication Safety Basics: How to Use Prescription Drugs Responsibly

Learn how to use prescription drugs safely with practical steps to avoid errors, recognize high-risk medications, and communicate effectively with your healthcare team. Your life depends on it.

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6

Dec

How to Check Medication Names, Strengths, and Dosage Forms Safely

How to Check Medication Names, Strengths, and Dosage Forms Safely

Learn how to safely verify medication names, strengths, and dosage forms to prevent deadly errors. Simple checks at every step can save lives.

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24

Nov

Drug-Disease Interactions: When Health Conditions Affect Medications

Drug-Disease Interactions: When Health Conditions Affect Medications

Drug-disease interactions occur when medications for one condition worsen another. Learn how common conditions like kidney disease, heart failure, and diabetes can make standard drugs dangerous - and what you can do to stay safe.

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