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ALERT: Prescribing by weight in children
This alert was developed in response to a request by the Health and Disability Commissioner following a case where the dose of medicine for a baby was calculated using a weight recorded as being kilograms when it was actually pounds and ounces.
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Health literacy medication safety project evaluation report, training tools and resources (August 2013)
Evaluation report and resources from Malatest International and resources from Workbase Education Trust for the Commission's health literacy medication safety demonstration project.
- Benefits and risks of taking anti-seizure medicines for epilepsy, mental health, or pain
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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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Oxycodone: How did we get here and how do we fix it
This article from Best Practice Journal (July 2014) 'How did we get here and how do we fix it' focuses on the increase in prescribing of oxycodone.
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Safe use of opioids measurement: frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about measurement for the safe use of opioids.
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Safe use of opioids data collection and reporting workbook (manual data capture)
Spreadsheet template for manual data capture, for the safe use of opioids data collection and reporting.
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Taking Your Medicine Safely pamphlet
A medication safety pamphlet for patients.
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Pharmac leaflet on practical tips for giving medicine to kids
This leaflet from Pharmac provides practical tips for giving medicine to babies, toddlers and young children.
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Acetylcysteine for the treatment of paracetamol overdose and toxicity – 2-bag dosing guidance
New dosing guidance for acetylcysteine for the treatment of paracetamol overdose and toxicity issued in January 2019.