Hywel Dda UHB reminds patients to bring their medication to hospital
Hywel Dda UHB reminds patients to bring their medication to hospital
--
When coming to hospital it is important for patients to bring their medication with them, both prescribed and bought over the counter.
Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) is encouraging the public to bring in all medications when attending hospital including inpatient stays, outpatient clinic appointments, pre-op assessments and out-of-hours medical service to help ensure patient safety.
An accurate list of your medicines is critical to maintaining continuity of care. Medication errors in prescribing, dispensing, or administration of a drug may cause harmful effect, and this is one of the most preventable causes of patient harm.
Marisa Webber, Nurse Medicines Management, from Hywel Dda UHB, said: “Bringing medications with you to the hospital will help clinicians clarify the medicines to be prescribed, the dose to be administered, and routes of administration.
Not bringing medicines with you may cause a delay, which could mean you miss a dose of medication.
This could hinder recovery and prolong a stay in the hospital.”
Hywel Dda UHB reminds patients to bring their medication to hospital
Call for Action to Protect Pembrokeshire’s Waters
Call for Action to Protect Pembrokeshire’s Waters
Narberth hosts proclamation community procession for Eisteddfod 2025
Narberth hosts proclamation community procession for Eisteddfod 2025
A Pembrokeshire mum has become the first NHS patient in the UK to be treated with a new drug to prevent relapses of multiple sclerosis (MS).
A Pembrokeshire mum has become the first NHS patient in the UK to be treated with a new drug to prevent relapses of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Quarter century milestone for guardian of Wales’ exceptional coastal waters
Quarter century milestone for guardian of Wales’ exceptional coastal waters
Important advice about allergens in hot drinks issued to local food businesses
Important advice about allergens in hot drinks issued to local food businesses
NHS charity funds new echocardiography couch and stool worth over £2,000
Thanks to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to fund an echocardiography couch and stool for the Cardio-respiratory Unit at Glangwili Hospital.
Quarter century milestone for guardian of Wales’ exceptional coastal waters
One of Europe’s longest serving guardians of a marine Special Area of Conservation (SAC), protecting waters around Pembrokeshire, is celebrating a record-breaking 25th year in post.
Vintage vehicles rev up at Carew Castle for May Bank Holiday
One of the most popular events in the local calendar will return this spring, as Carew Castle prepares to host its annual Classic Car Show on Bank Holiday Monday 5 May.