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Evaluation of the safe use of opioids national collaborative
This report presents an evaluation of the Health Quality & Safety Commission-led safe use of opioids national collaborative.
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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.
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Taking Your Medicine Safely pamphlet
A medication safety pamphlet for patients.
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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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Margaret's story: Understanding the side effects of medicines
In this video, Margaret Pye shares how she experienced constipation following use of morphine.
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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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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.
- Benefits and risks of taking anti-seizure medicines for epilepsy, mental health, or pain
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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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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.