Medscape—A new study from the Archives of Neurology finds that a quarter of stroke patients discontinue at least one of their medications within 3 months of discharge. The study found that patients who understood why their prescriptions were recommended and how to refill them were more likely to continue their medications. Our Take: Study after [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Medication Safety’
1 in 4 Stroke Patients Stop Taking Prescribed Medications Within 3 Months
Posted in behavior change, Clinical Outcomes, Patient Communication, Patient Education, patient engagement, Patient Safety, Risk, tagged Chronic Condition Management, informed patient, Medication Adherance, Medication Safety, Patient Education, patient engagement on August 18, 2010 |
So Wrong, It’s Interesting
Posted in Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety, tagged Hospitals, Medication Safety, Patient Safety on July 6, 2010 |
Slate- Last week, Slate interviewed a NASA astronaut turned patient safety expert as part of its series “The Wrong Stuff: What it means to make mistakes.” James Bagian was a last-minute scratch from the Challenger mission and is now the man responsible for safety at the nation’s 153 VA hospitals. Bagian explains the difference between [...]
Engaging the Patient—A new forum for solutions
Posted in Emmi Solutions, Opinions, patient engagement, tagged Care Management, Chronic Condition Management, Communication, informed patient, Medication Safety, patient engagement, Patient Flow, Shared Decision-Making on March 4, 2010 |
The list of people voicing concerns about America’s healthcare system is endless. This blog is different. Engaging the Patient will be a forum for new ideas, new approaches and proven solutions—all with a focus on (you’ve probably caught on to it) patient engagement.
Recession Dents Medication Safety
Posted in Clinical Outcomes, tagged Medication Safety, Recession on January 18, 2010 |
HealthLeaders Media – A new survey from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has found that staff reductions and budget cuts at hospitals are contributing to a perceived drop in medication safety. The survey lists its top areas for medication safety concern. Our take: Financial stress burdens hospitals and patients alike. Patients often want [...]
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