Always Know Exactly What You Put In Your Mouth

From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Tue Aug 15 18:23:00 2000


Medication Errors That Have Occurred and How You Can Avoid Them:

1.) Enter: http://www.ismp.org/ 2.) Click: Alerts for Patients 3.) Click: Always Know Exactly What You Put In Your Mouth 4.) From the last paragraph: "All human beings make mistakes, even health care professionals. Therefore, don't make tragic and mistaken assumptions that can cost your life. Know exactly what medication you're taking and what it's intended to do. Also, know exactly what you're swallowing. If there is any doubt, read labels and/or ask your health professional to help. If you don't know for sure what's in a prescription bottle, medicine cup, or drinking cup, don't swallow it."


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