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MSATS - Safe Use of DOACs

30 October 2024Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on the safe use of DOACs; inspiring partnership across the system.

Visual impairment: supporting adherence

12 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where visual impairment (capability) has been identified as a factor

Transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input

22 February 2022Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input

Information resources for managing medicines in renal impairment

14 December 2022SPS and other information resources can help healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in renal impairment.

Clozapine use in adults with swallowing difficulties

31 May 2023Guidance on clozapine administration including crushing tablets, importance of not missing doses and practical considerations regarding switching formulations

Reminding to take medicines: supporting adherence

20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where memory issues (capability) have been identified as a factor

Defining and understanding medication adherence

20 December 2023Definitions, evidence and the importance of effective consultations, with tools and interventions to facilitate medication adherence.

Explaining how to use or take medicines: supporting adherence

20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where comprehension (capability) or language (opportunity) issues have been identified as factors.

Swallowing difficulties: supporting adherence

20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where swallowing difficulties (capability) have been identified as a factor

Supporting people with mental health conditions in primary care

19 September 2023Speakers shared experiences of supporting people living with mental health conditions to show that you don’t have to be an expert to make a contribution
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