Background The purpose of patient information leaflets (PILs) is to inform patients about the administration, precautions and potential side effects of their prescribed medication. Despite European ...

The Commission’s proposal to digitise the leaflets comes with the addition that if they are only available electronically, “the patient’s right to a printed copy of the package leaflet should be ...

Every team developing patient information needs an expert with knowledge of customary procedures, practices and protocols. However, patients’ information needs may not be satisfied by what experts ...

ECT involves passing electric currents through the brain to treat conditions such as depression A number of health trusts in Northern Ireland are reviewing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) leaflets ...

The EU’s pharma legislation wants to turn paper leaflets in medication packaging into QR codes. But patients and consumer groups argue that this change creates unnecessary confusion, particularly for ...

Nicole Jennings, spokesperson for Pharma Dynamics says the right to healthcare is a fundamental human right, which is recognised by the Constitution. “An important part of this right is for the public ...

A patient information leaflet is a technical document included in every medicine package to offer written information about the medication. Patient information leaflets (PILs) are provided by the ...