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Adverse Drug Reactions: An Overview

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Adverse drug reactions are unwanted or harmful reactions to medicines that were taken under normal conditions of use. About 250 000 Australians are hospitalised every year for medicine-related reasons, including ADRs. Over half of these hospitalisations are thought to be preventable.

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About 250 000 Australians are hospitalised every year for medicine-related reasons, including adverse drug reactions. Over half of these hospitalisations are thought to be preventable. Ensuring the safe use of medicines is a crucial component of patient safety. Therefore, any known or new adverse drug reactions (ADRs) should always be documented, monitored and communicated appropriately to prevent re-exposure. Although some ADRs are unpredictable, many can be avoided.

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Bina Baniya
22 Mar 2021
Great resource!
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Emma Ryan
13 Sep 2020
Excellent information, quick easy read to help reduce risks associated with medications
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Mia-Louise Hogan
02 Sep 2021
Excellent Resource
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Kristine McIntyre
20 Sep 2020
Interesting! Good to review this topic and the importance of being alert to and recording all adverse medication reactions
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Braden Kydd
03 Nov 2020
Succinct, relevant, and useful.
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Catherine Griffin
19 Sep 2020
It was informative and well worth reading
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Irene Khan
20 Sep 2020
Well informed and a great way to futher my existing knowledge
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Christine Chambers
19 Sep 2020
The resource was well written & easy to understand & the areas to address for positive resident outcomes
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Catherine Sinclair
23 Jan 2021
very concise and helpful information,stressing the importance of punctual and correct documentation of all allergies of any type, and also the importance of correctly documenting any adverse drug events that take place when in care.
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Maree Gawthorne
22 Sep 2020
A very good reading to reinforce current knowledge as well as a reminder to be vigilant in recording and making note of known or new reactions
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