Many students might wonder why their tutors/lecturers get so fussy when it comes to counselling or instruction written on the labels. Read the stories below and you will understand why.
1. Antibiotic syrup ( for child)
"Give 5ml (by metric measure) twice a day until finished "
This antibiotic was indicated for treat ear infection.
Result : The parent placed the syrup into the child's ear twice a day.
Lesson : Always remind them to give it by mouth.
2. Inhaler
Due to poor understanding on the device, some patients :
- spray onto their armpits like using deodorant
- spray to the air, and inhale/sniff the medication with their nose
3. GTN spray
- indication: for angina, when experience chest pain
- result: someone spray the medication onto the chest to relieve the pain.
4. Bisphosphonate
" Remain upright for at least 30 minutes after swallowing the tablet"
Result : Patient's comment, " I hate taking this. I need to stand up for at least half an
hour in the morning after taking the tablet."
Upright was misinterpreted as "standing".
More examples, see random stories- counselling 2
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