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Joan, a Service User, talks positively about the benefits of 5 Moments for Medication Safety and its importance for patients, families, and carers to use with the support from health professionals. #MedSafetyWeek The ‘5 Moments for Medication Safety’ are the key moments where action by patients and their carers can greatly reduce the risk of avoidable medication related harm. Joan reminds us of the 5 Moments-Starting, Taking, Adding, Reviewing and Stopping. Easily remembered by the acronym “STARS” online.hscni.net/our-work/ph…

Painkiller addiction can affect anyone. Warning signs of painkiller addiction include: needing medicine for longer periods, in higher doses, or feeling unwell when you stop taking them. If you're concerned about becoming dependent on combination painkillers, speak to your community or practice pharmacist, or GP for support. Find out more at bit.ly/Manage-Your-Pain bit.ly/KCA-info

5 Moments for Medication Safety. Moment 3- Adding a Medication, Service. User Margaret talks about how the toolkit has helped her understand the implications of adding new medications. It will also encourage her to consider other medication she may be taking, and what she they should do if she suspects an interaction. #medsafetyweek

5 Moments for Medication Safety - Moment 2. Taking a Medication, Pharmacist Aine believes the toolkit encourages a patient to properly take their medication as prescribed. #medsafetyweek It will encourage patients to review when they should take this medication and how much should they take each time and what to do if there any side effects. Read more - online.hscni.net/our-work/ph…

5 Moments for Medication Safety - Moment 1, Starting a Medication, Service User Niall explains how the toolkit has helped him to ask the right questions about his medication, including its purpose, potential side effects, and interactions with other medications. #MedSafetyWeek Find more info online.hscni.net/our-work/ph…

Andrew, a Community Pharmacist, highlights how the ‘5 moments for medication safety’ patient tool, with the easy to remember acronym “STARS” which stands for Starting, Taking, Adding, Reviewing or Stopping a medicine, can support you in staying on track with your treatment. #medsafetyweek The five key moments are designed to prompt important conversations that improve your understanding and confidence. When patients are well-informed, they’re more likely to take their medicines correctly and consistently, which leads to better health outcomes. online.hscni.net/our-work/ph… @compharmacyni @COPNI @nichildcom

Dr Joy Watson, @BelfastTrust, talks about the dangers of addiction to over the counter painkillers. “The absolute tragedy is that people lose their lives, people end up in ICU.” People from all walks of life can become addicted to combination painkillers. Treatment is available - find out more at bit.ly/Manage-Your-Pain bit.ly/KCA-info

In September 2020, the Department of Health launched the Transforming Medication Safety for NI strategy in response to the WHO’s 3rd Global Patient Safety Challenge: Medication Without Harm. It was a bold call to action — to make medication safety a shared priority for everyone. This month, with the help of patients, carers, staff, and partners across Northern Ireland we celebrate the launch of the 5 Moments for Medication Safety tool. A tool that empowers everyone to pause and reflect at key moments: Starting, Taking, Adding, Reviewing, and Stopping — or simply, STARS The ‘5 Moments for Medication Safety’ are the key moments where action by patients and their carers can greatly reduce the risk of avoidable medication related harm.