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5 questions to help consumers and their caregivers start a conversation about medications to improve communications with their health care provider.
Download the 5 Questions
Patients are at high risk of fragmented care, adverse drug events, and medication errors during transitions of care. Ensuring safe medication transitions is complex. It requires patients to be an active partner in their health to ensure that they have the information they need to use their medications safely.
ISMP Canada, the Canadian Patient Safety Institute, Patients for Patient Safety Canada, the Canadian Pharmacists Association and the Canadian Society for Hospital Pharmacists have collaborated to develop a set of 5 questions to help patients and caregivers start a conversation about medications to improve communications with their health care provider.
It may be particularly helpful for patients to ask these questions at transitions of care. Examples include:
- doctor's appointment (e.g. family physician or specialist, dentist)
- interaction with a community pharmacist
- discharge from hospital to home
- visit by home care services
"5 questions to ask about your medications" is available in many languages. Please visit ISMP Canada's official site for additional languages, resources, and further information.
5 Questions to Ask About My Medicine - For Kids!
A new pediatric focussed medication safety resource has been created to help children and youth learn what questions they should ask when they receive medication from their health team. 5 Questions to Ask About My Medicine has been co-designed by children, caregivers, and providers to facilitate conversation during an appointment or patient consultation. Download it today to try it the next time your child needs medicine.
Download the 5 Questions to Ask - For Kids!
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