Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8229
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Publication type: Journal Article
Raynor DK, Yerassimou N.
Medicines information--leaving blind people behind?
BMJ 1997 Aug 2; 315:(7103):268
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/315/7103/268
Abstract:
The need for improved prescription drug information resources by manufacturers for visually impaired patients, such as large print, braille, tape recordings, and telephone services to replace or supplement labeling and drug information leaflets, is described and discussed.
Keywords:
Blindness*
Drug Industry
Drug Labeling/methods*
Humans
Nonverbal Communication
Patient Education/methods*
Tape Recording