Talk With Your Healthcare Team

  • Tips for preparing for your healthcare provider visit

     Bring all your medications with you in their ORIGINAL bottle

     Tell your doctor/provider if you have missed any doses of your prescription medications in the       last day, week or month.

  • Provide a list of all medicines you are taking (include prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies).

       Printable medication form – See link at bottom of ISMP webpage

ISMP https://www.consumermedsafety.org/safety-tips/keep-a-record-of-your-medicines

FDA https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/create-and-keep-medication-list-your-health

  •         Questions to ask your healthcare provider about your medications

MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000535.htm

AHRQ https://www.ahrq.gov/questions/10questions.html

Joint Commission Speak-Up https://www.jointcommission.org/en-us/knowledge-library/for-patients/speak-ups/about-your-care 

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