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Medications and Medical DevicesWhen you are in the hospital, doctors, nurses and staff members work to ensure you take your medications atthe right time and in the right amounts. Once you leave the hospital, you will need to continue this routine inorder to recovery safely.The medications you need to take will be listed on your discharge plan.This medication list may include new medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, but it may alsoinclude changes to some of the medications you were taking before you were in the hospital.You may take some medications for only a short time. Others you may take for the rest of your life. It isimportant you understand all of your medications, what they are for, how they work and when to take them.Ask any questions you have about your medications now, both new and old prescriptions as well as any overthe-counter medications you take, including vitamins and supplements, before you leave the hospital.And be sure you take them as directed once you leave.It is a good idea to get all of your medications at one pharmacy. This way the pharmacist will have a completelist of your medications on file and can alert you to any possible drug interactions.Depending on why you are in the hospital you may require other medical products or equipment as well. It isimportant that you understand how to use them correctly before Discharge.Hospital staff can help you develop the skills you need to use this equipment confidently and safely as yourecover.Taking your medications as instructed and properly using medical devices as you recover can help you avoidcomplications in the future – and a return trip to the hospital.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER59384B EN MedicationsandMedicalDevices.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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