Common mistakes when taking medications and how to avoid them: a doctor’s perspective
Common mistakes when taking medications and how to avoid them: a doctor’s perspective ➡️According to WHO, most medication‑related errors occur at home. Natalia Alexandrovna Polyarush, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Hospital Therapy and Endocrinology at Northern State Medical University, spoke about the most common ones that can negatively affect patients’ health: 💬“Always check the name of the medication, the expiration date, and the dose prescribed by the doctor before taking it. Common mistakes: 🔺Skipping a dose. 🔺Stopping medication after symptoms disappear. 🔺Drug incompatibility. 🔺Improper storage. 🔺Food, drinks, and medications. 🔺Other people’s medications. More details about each are available via the link. 📝Checklist: know your medications, keep a list, ask your doctor questions, do not take medications without a prescription, report side effects immediately. ❗️Patient safety is a two‑way effort. The doctor performs diagnostics and prescribes treatment, while the patient follows the instructions and doesn’t hesitate to ask questions". ✅The publication was prepared as part of Patient Safety Week and for World Patient Safety Day.