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Table 1 Description of tools

From: Pharmacy staff views on the implementation of patient handheld medication tools to improve information transfer: a qualitative study

Tool

Description

Year implemented

Local or national

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