Report Spells Out 'rights' On Diabetes Information, UK

Main Category: Diabetes
Also Included In: Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry
Article Date: 02 Apr 2007 - 13:00 PDT

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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.