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Specify brand advice guidance – updated July 2023Refreshed guidelines for the application of specify brand advice (SBA) for medicines within electronic systems.
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John's story: Managing warfarin safelyHear John Smith tell his story of how he became seriously ill after taking warfarin and what has changed in the management of his warfarin as a result.
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Consumer research: Safer prescribing and dispensing of medicinesTe Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission (Te Tāhū Hauora) is working alongside other agencies to support safer prescribing and dispensing of medicines. The full report on this project and a summary of the report are available here.
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Jessica Nand and Dr Mark Beale talk about medicine reconciliation in NZJessica Nand (pharmacist) and Mark Beale (doctor) talk about medicine reconciliation.
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Medicine reconciliation guidance tools and training materialsMedicine reconciliation guidance tools and training materials.
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Helen McKernan discusses mother's hospital treatmentHelen McKernan talks about her mother’s death, following a hospital medication error. Helen's mother was given the wrong medication for four days because of a chart mix up and inadequate checking.
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5 questions to ask about your medications – consumer safety posterConsumer poster available in English and te reo Māori to help patients, caregivers, families and whānau talk about medication with their health care providers.
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Margaret's story: Understanding the side effects of medicinesIn this video, Margaret Pye shares how she experienced constipation following use of morphine.