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National medication chart toolkit, user guide and medication charting standard (updated February 2021)
The medication charting toolkit has been prepared for health practitioners who are implementing the national medication chart and/or conducting education and training on how to use the national medication chart.
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John's story: Managing warfarin safely
Hear 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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Medicine reconciliation guidance tools and training materials
Medicine reconciliation guidance tools and training materials.
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5 questions to ask about your medications – consumer safety poster
Consumer 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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Helen McKernan discusses mother's hospital treatment
Helen 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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Just and fair culture
This training video illustrates the principles of a just and fair culture; in a just culture, people feel safe and secure to speak up when an error occurs.
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Taking Your Medicine Safely pamphlet
A medication safety pamphlet for patients.
- Video: Introducing the safe use of opioids collaborative
- Benefits and risks of taking anti-seizure medicines for epilepsy, mental health, or pain
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Metoprolol oral administration - draft alert
The Medication Safety Expert Advisory Group is developing a full alert following release of a safety signal issued in October 2012 on oral metoprolol administration.