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“Knowledge is the best medicine” (KiBM) is a program that helps you take control of your health and work with your prescriber and the rest of your healthcare team to manage your medicines safely and appropriately. This program is supported by leading health organizations in Canada who believe that an educated patient is a healthier patient.


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KiBM includes...

1 – MyMedRec Mobile App

2 – Website www.knowledgeisthebestmedicine.org

3 – Medication record paper booklet

These tools can be used to keep track of your medications, allergies, immunizations and other health information. Keep your medication record up to date (your doctor, pharmacist or nurse can help you) and bring it with you to all of your medical appointments or when you go to the hospital.


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Know Your Medicines Tips on what you should know about your medicines

33 The name(s) of the medicine.33Why you are taking it.33When and how you should take it.33 The effect(s) (good or bad) the medicine will have on you.33 How long you should take the medicine for.33 Is it safe to use with the other medicines you are taking.

Knowledge can mean better health for you

and your family.


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Side effects, or adverse drug reactions, are unwanted effects that may happen when medicines are used under normal conditions. Before taking any medicine, you should know:

33What side effects might occur.33Which side effects are considered serious.33What to do if you experience a side effect.

Top Tips about taking your medicines safely

33 It is best to take your medicines according to the directions on the label.33 If directed, take your medicines at the same time each day, for example with breakfast, at bedtime.33 If you forget to take your medicine, do not assume you can double the dose. Call your pharmacist for information on the best course of action.33 Take your medicine for the full length of time you were instructed, even if you start to feel better.


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33 Do not share your prescription medicines with anyone and do not take anyone else’s prescription medicines.33 To reduce the risk of your medicines being stolen (especially narcotics) store them in a safe place.33 If possible, use the same pharmacy for all of your prescriptions.33 Before you use an over-the-counter medicine or natural health product, make sure it is safe to use with your prescription medicines. 33 Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you have any allergies or have had a reaction to medicines in the past.

If you think you are having a serious adverse drug reaction (side effect),

seek medical attention right away.Patients should also directly report adverse drug reactions to Health Canada using online forms at

www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect or by calling 1-866-234-2345.


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Personal Information Name: Date of Birth: Phone Number: Provincial Health Number: Blood Type:

Private Health Insurance Name: Phone Number: Contact/Policy Number:

Emergency Contact Info Name: Relationship to Contact: Phone Number:


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Personal Information (cont.)Family Physician Name: Phone Number: Fax Number:

Community Pharmacist Name: Phone Number: Fax Number:

Other Physicians Name: Specialty: Phone Number: Fax Number:


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Allergies

Allergic to Reaction Medications

Food

Environment


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Immunization Record

Vaccinated for:Brand Name of

Vaccine and Lot #Date Given Dose

Site and Route of Administration

Hepatitis AHepatitis BHPV (human papilloma virus)MeningococcalMMR (measles, mumps, rubella)PneumococcalTD (tetanus, diphtheria)Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria with pertussis)Influenza

Other


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Immunization Record

Vaccinated for:Brand Name of

Vaccine and Lot #Date Given Dose

Site and Route of Administration

Hepatitis AHepatitis BHPV (human papilloma virus)MeningococcalMMR (measles, mumps, rubella)PneumococcalTD (tetanus, diphtheria)Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria with pertussis)Influenza

Other


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MyMedRec

What medication am I taking?

Why am I taking this medication?

How often am I taking this medication?

Who prescribed the

medication?

When did I start/stop

this medication?

(Example)Name of Medicine Pneumonia 300 mg twice a day, taken

with food for 10 daysName of Physician

Feb 1, 2012 toFeb 11, 2012

List all prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins and supplements that you take or use on a regular basis.

Cross out each medicine when finished or discontinued.


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Who prescribed the

medication?


this medication?

(Example)Name of Medicine Pneumonia 300 mg twice a day, taken

with food for 10 daysName of Physician

Feb 1, 2012 toFeb 11, 2012

List all prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins and supplements that you take or use on a regular basis.


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MyMedRec (cont.)





Who prescribed the

medication?


this medication?


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Who prescribed the

medication?


this medication?


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MyMedRec (cont.)





Who prescribed the

medication?


this medication?


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Who prescribed the

medication?


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MyMedRec (cont.)





Who prescribed the

medication?


this medication?


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Who prescribed the

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this medication?


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MyMedRec (cont.)





Who prescribed the

medication?


this medication?


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Who prescribed the

medication?


this medication?


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MyMedRec (cont.)





Who prescribed the

medication?


this medication?


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Who prescribed the

medication?


this medication?


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MyMedRec (cont.)





Who prescribed the

medication?


this medication?


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Who prescribed the

medication?


this medication?


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Blood Pressure Record

DateSystolic

(top number)mmHg

Diastolic(bottom number)

mmHg


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Cholesterol Record

Date HDL LDL Total


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Personal Notes(Including things I should talk to my doctor, pharmacist or nurse about)


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KiBM

1 – Know Your Medicines Medicines can improve your health and quality of life. However, when medicines are overused, underused or misused they can cause risk to your health.

2 – Know your Healthcare TeamWho are the members of your healthcare team?

You! As well as, doctors, pharmacists, nurses and anyone else who is involved in your healthcare whether they are regulated healthcare professionals and providers or family and friends. You should not feel embarrassed or uncomfortable asking your doctor, pharmacist, nurse or other healthcare team member questions. They are there to help you.


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3 – Know Your HealthMost Canadians have at least one risk factor for chronic disease that is within their power to change. Making healthy choices will not only reduce your risk of disease, it will also make you feel better.

Easy steps for healthy living:33 Exercise regularly33 Eat a balanced diet33 Avoid smoking or second hand smoke33 Reduce stress

Remember when it comes to your health knowledge is the best medicine, please visit:

www.knowledgeisthebestmedicine.org


www.knowledgeisthebestmedicine.org

MyMedRec Mobile App

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