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Table 1 Description of tools

From: Pharmacy staff views on the implementation of patient handheld medication tools to improve information transfer: a qualitative study

Tool Description Year implemented Local or national
MMP Allows documentation of personal details of the patient as well as their past and current medication. 2013 National
Insulin passport Allows documentation of personal details of the patient as well as the type and dose of insulin. 2012 National
Warfarin yellow booklet Allows documentation of personal details of the patient as well as their daily dosage of warfarin. Almost 25 years ago. National
Alert card Allows documentation of personal details of the patient as well as information on the use of anticoagulant medication and warning signs. 2013 National
Steroid card Allows documentation of personal details of the patient as well as details of their corticosteroid treatment. Mid-1990s National
Medicine helpline card Provides the medicines helpline number for medicines information. Mid-1990s Local