A simple tool/booklet to engage patients in their own care in a more active way, to encourage their curiosity about the medications they are taking, and to empower them to communicate openly with their health professionals.

This booklet is a concise patient engagement tool that was developed to support implementation of the third WHO Global Patient Safety Challenge: Medication Without Harm. It is intended to engage patients in their own care in a more active way, to encourage their curiosity about the medications they are taking, and to empower them to communicate openly with their health professionals.

The tool focuses on 5 key moments where action by a patient or caregiver can reduce the risk of harm associated with the use of medications. These five key moments include: (i) starting a medication; (ii) taking my medication; (iii) adding a medication; (iv) reviewing my medication; (v) stopping my medication. It should be used in collaboration with health professionals, but should always remain with the patients, their families or caregivers. There are also implications for policy-makers in terms of systematic roll out of this tool.

In addition to the booklet, an accompanying flyer, infographic poster and pamphlet are also available to help share this information and message.