Tool | Description | Year implemented | Local or national |
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MMP | Allows documentation of personal details of the patient as well as their past and current medication. | 2013 | National |
Insulin passport | Allows documentation of personal details of the patient as well as the type and dose of insulin. | 2012 | National |
Warfarin yellow booklet | Allows documentation of personal details of the patient as well as their daily dosage of warfarin. | Almost 25 years ago. | National |
Alert card | Allows documentation of personal details of the patient as well as information on the use of anticoagulant medication and warning signs. | 2013 | National |
Steroid card | Allows documentation of personal details of the patient as well as details of their corticosteroid treatment. | Mid-1990s | National |
Medicine helpline card | Provides the medicines helpline number for medicines information. | Mid-1990s | Local |