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Monday, March 26, 2007
A further boost for the provision of information to people with diabetes
has been provided through the publication of a report by the Association of
the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) in association with Ask About Medicines
Week and Diabetes UK.
The on-line report highlights the need for improved information provision in diabetes
and identifies the need to help people with the condition piece together available information
from a number of sources.
It is emphasised that everyone with diabetes has a right to expect:
- A personalised information prescription as part of their care planning process.
- Everyone involved in their care knows what information they have been prescribed,
assuming the patient consents.
- Access to clear, consistent, accurate and up-to-date information to enable people
to understand their condition and treatment options.
- Encouragement to seek information on medicines and other treatments by discussing
their condition with a range of healthcare professionals and others.
The report, of a workshop on diabetes information held last year, is
available online.
For further information, please contact:
Richard Ley (work) 020 7747 1410 (mobile) 07715 169727
Matt Worrall (work) 020 7747 1441 (mobile) 07879 404306
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