The Use of Non-physician Prescribed Medications in Patients Presenting to Two Emergency Departments in a Low/Middle-income Country.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

With few trained healthcare practitioners and limited personal finances, many patients in low/middle income countries purchase prescription medications from non-physician prescribers (NPP). This study documents various aspects of this practice, including patterns of prescribing, and the patient's understanding of medication risks.

Methods

From January to April 2017, 479 patients entering two hospitals in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, were surveyed. Demographics, medications, types of NPP who provided the medication, patients history and physicians' chart data were documented. Information, including symptoms when the medication was purchased, possible side effects, hospital presenting symptoms, etc, was recorded. The patient's understanding of medication allergies and ri

SUBMITTER: Venezia D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9391020 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature