A Guide to Patient Drug Information
Healthcare professionals have long known that patients who are well educated about their treatment comply better with therapy and have better overall health. In addition, healthcare providers who educate their patients are more likely to reduce costs, save time, and minimize liability. The difficulty lies in the best way to approach educating patients about their medications. To meet this need, First DataBank, through a partnership with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), offers MedTeach® monographs. This renowned source of drug information provides over 750 highly detailed patient medication monographs, which can be integrated directly into your healthcare information system.
Comprehensive Patient Education
MedTeach is a database of patient education information that allows healthcare professionals to provide easy-to-use written instructions on drug therapy. Developed by ASHP pharmacists, the MedTeach monographs use a question-and-answer format to provide concise information on uses, side effects, storage, precautions, dietary instructions, and missed doses.
- Over 750 monographs - covers over 1,700 medications, including the top 200 most prescribed medications
- Multiple dose forms - included in the monograph text
- Easy to follow format - the use of bullets and short phrases draws attention to important statements
- Comprehensive home infusion coverage - includes over 80 home infusion monographs
- Comprehensive cancer chemotherapy coverage - includes over 60 cancer-related monographs, with helpful suggestions for cancer patients in a separate appendix
- Patient-friendly text - written at a sixth grade level of comprehension and reviewed by consumer groups for style and readability
- Helpful appendices - topics include: Helpful Suggestions for Cancer Patients; Medication Administration Directions; and Bilingual Directory of Prescription Orders
- Keystone compliance - designed to meet federally-approved guidelines for written patient information
Keystone Compliance
MedTeach monographs were developed to meet the criteria set forth in the Action Plan for the Provision of Useful Prescription Medicine Information (Keystone Guidelines). Enhancements include the addition of a separate section related to boxed warning information, the identification of non-FDA approved uses (as applicable), and the use of bullet-style phrases.
Architecture Designed For Integration
Since the monographs are part of your system, there's no need for users to spend time switching applications or mastering multiple interfaces, and your system will provide faster access than consulting printed references.
