Week 6 Quality Tool

Gettin a Prescription

This tool kit has some of the best advice you can get when it comes to getting a prescription. Many people get their prescription filled but never even take the entire bottle of pills. For example, when I get an antibiotic for a cold or something of that nature, I never finish the antibiotic after I’m over the cold. I know that is not good to do, but I feel good so I don’t feel like I need medicine. The article makes it clear that knowing about your medication and what role it plays in your treatment is extremely important. I also think that it is necessary to track your medications. If someone is taking multiple medications it is a good idea to keep a list of his or her meds or bring all of his or her medication to every doctor visit. The last piece of advice that I thought was interesting is that patients should follow up on their treatment plan. It is a good idea to know whether or not you need a refill. It’s a good idea to make sure the medication is doing its job.

http://www.ahrq.gov/questionsaretheanswer/level3col_1.asp?nav=3colNav05&content=05_0_prescription