How do I keep myself safe? Patient perspectives on including reason for use information on prescriptions and medication labels: a qualitative thematic analysis.

Colin WhaleyAshley BancsiJoanne Man-Wai HoCatherine M BurnsKelly Grindrod

Published in: Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice (2020)

Patients rated the importance of knowing RFU very highly, identified the value in sharing RFU with pharmacists on prescriptions, and in having RFU on medication labels. These results can be used to inform policy on the addition of RFU on prescriptions and medication labels and support improved communication between patients, pharmacists, and physicians about RFU.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
healthcare
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
public health
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
emergency department
mental health
adverse drug
health information
electronic health record
drug induced