Tag: Medication safety
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Asking Your Nurse a Question Isn’t the Same as Questioning Your Nurse: You’re Allowed to Ask Me
You know you’re allowed to ask questions about your care. But knowing you have that right doesn’t make it comfortable to use it. From the other side of the bedside, I’ve learned that asking your nurse a question isn’t the same as questioning your nurse.
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They Don’t Know Until We Tell Them
Healthcare is familiar territory to nurse, but for many patients, it is a world they are only visiting. When we assume patients know what seems obvious to us, the consequences can follow them long after discharge.
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Why We Ask About Your Allergies More Than Once
It may seem repetitive when every member of your healthcare team asks about your allergies. In reality, those repeated questions are one of the many safety checks designed to protect you. Here’s why your answer matters every single time.
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The Journey of One Pill: What Happens Before a Medication Reaches You?
A single pill may look simple in a paper cup, but its journey through the healthcare system is anything but. Behind every medication is a chain of assessments, verifications, technology, and clinical judgement designed to protect the patient long before the medicine is ever swallowed.
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Why You Should Bring Your Medications to the Hospital — But Can’t Take Them on Your Own
Your medications tell us part of your story — but in the hospital, they must interact with new tests, treatments, and timing. This post explores why we take over the medication process, how safety is protected, and where your voice still matters in every decision we make.
