New University of Otago research suggests some patients are not receiving adequate information about their newly prescribed medicines. ``I'm happy with the fact that there's a positive step forward,'' through greater awareness of patient needs, through the survey, Mrs Young said. She knew there was ``still room for improvement'' but providing tailored medicines information leaflets would mean better ``health education'' for patients. Delivering information in a more helpful form would bring ``win-win'' benefits for health professionals and patients, she said. If key points were highlighted verbally by health professionals, a medicines information leaflet or a related app could allow patients to absorb the information later, she said.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 25, 2018 17:03 UTC