My Medicine List
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) developed a fantastic site entitled, “My Medicine List.” I am a huge fan of this site and its “My Medicine List” tool!
This is a beautifully designed document that every senior should complete. It comes with a coversheet that has the patient complete their personal information along with emergency contact information and information on any allergies or problems with medications.
It then asks the patient to complete an easy to use spreadsheet with answers to the following questions:
- Drug name
- This looks like
- How many?
- How I take it
- I started taking this on:
- I stop taking this on:
- Why I take it:
- Who told me to take it:
The table is broken out by times of day with easy to understand icons for each time of the day:
- When I get up I take:
- In the afternoon, I take:
- In the evening, I take:
- Before I go to bed, I take:
- Other medicines that I do not use every day:
The corresponding directions are easy to read and provide excellent instructions for completing the document.
Once you have completed the document, it is best to print multiple copies to keep at home wherever medications are administered and in the patient’s wallet or purse for emergencies.
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