• Medication Safety

  • Dec 2 2024
  • Length: 31 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • Melissa Sheldrick lost her son, Andrew (age 8), due to a medication error. Lidia takes us through Melissa’s story — we hear how this devastating event shapes Melissa’s view on medication safety and how to promote a culture of safety in medicine.

    Through her work with the Assurance and Improvement in Medication Safety (AIMS) at the Ontario College of Pharmacists, and other advocate efforts, Melissa advocates to prevent other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (02:02) - Andrew
    • (07:00) - Taking Action
    • (11:04) - Understanding Medication
    • (14:37) - Culture of Safety
    • (20:34) - Culture of Communication
    • (24:34) - A Healing Process
    • (28:57) - Close

    --Resources–
    Learn more about Melissa Sheldrick’s advocacy work.
    Learn more about the Assurance and Improvement in Medication Safety (AIMS).

    Medication Error Reporting: mederror.ca

    For resources and information on how you could be on the podcast, visit lidiamolinara.com/podcast.

    --Note--

    The information provided on this podcast is not a substitute for medical care and is not intended to be considered medical advice. If you require any medical assistance, please speak with your health care provider.

    --Credits--

    Hosted by Lidia Molinara.

    Produced and edited by Odvod Media.

    Original music by Darrin Hagen.

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