By: Sadi Bayrakal, MD, [2]
In the September issue (BCMJ 2006;48[7]:324-34 [10]), the articles concerning adverse drug effects and reactions were both informative and timely.
However, one issue was not addressed. Written information should be provided by the physician to the patient and the caregiver or parent about what the medication is and its purpose, the possible side affects of the medication, the seriousness of these side effects, and drug/drug and drug/food interaction.
—Sadi Bayrakal, MD
Duncan
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