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1st R?
Right person or patient.
Ask for identification such as name, DOB, or NHS number/wrist band.
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2nd R?
Right drug.
Use the generic name, know the drugs action and rationalise its use, understand the common drug endings.
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3rd R?
Right dose.
Understand units and standard abbreviations. Do not use non-standard abbreviations. Check dosage against JRCALC guidelines.
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4th R?
Right time, day and frequency.
Check start date of drug. Check duration of prescription. Check if drug needs to be taken before/after eating. I.e PRN, OD, BD, TDS, QDS, etc
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5th R?
Right route.
Is the drug IV, IM, Sub Cut or IO
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6th R?
Right to refuse.
The patient has the right to refuse dispensation, however you may have to notify third-parties as necessary.
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7th R?
Right documentation.
Sign the prescription chart if you are sure the patient has taken the drug. Write down the appropriate number if administration was not possible.
