Self-administration of drugs by older people
Parker, R.
Professional Nurse 12(5): 328-330
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 9128683 Document Number: 476100
Medications are often dispensed in hospital on a drug round, regardless of whether this is the best time for the individual patient. Drug rounds do not enable patients to learn about their medications while in hospital. Self-administration of medication allows patients to receive education about their medications and increases the chances of compliance.