抄録
The rational use of medications has been a serious social problem since the Sorivudine accident occurred. One of the reasons why the use of medications is not always correct is that the presentation of medical information is sometimes insufficient.
We performed another questionnaire survey mainly for outpatients at other hospitals to obtain the status of drug consultation. According to the survey at other hospitals (80 hospitals surveyed, 59 responded, rate of retrieval 73%), drug consultation to outpatients is done at 29/59 (49%) hospitals, and thus only half of all hospitals provide drug consultation to inpatients.
We performed a questionnaire survey for outpatients at the University of Tokyo Hospital to find out the type of information and communication method requested by patients. In the study at the University of Tokyo Hospital, the patients wanted information regarding drug effects, adverse reactions, and directions for use. Furthermore, an explanation with pictures or samples of the tablets was also desired.
These studies suggested that it is necessary to illustrate serious drug adverse reactions and interactions with pictures or samples using lay terms, and in addition, such consultations should be individualized for each patient.
