Discussion Questions

• Are you taking any medication?
• How long have you been on your medication?
• What is your medication is for?
• How many times do you have to take your medication a day/week?
• How do you remember to take your medication?
• Do you sort your medication out yourself or does someone do it for you?
• Is your medication in packets or bottles? Can you open these?
• Do you have any cream that is prescribed for you?
• Can your reach to apply the cream/ointment?
• Have you ever had to take eye or ear drops?
• Are you aware of any side effects from your medication?
• Can you easily swallow tablets? If not, what helps?
• When did you last speak with a health care professional about the medication you are taking?
• Do you use inhalers?
• Have you ever been prescribed medication through skin patches?
• What do you take when you have a headache?
• Have you ever used any herbal remedies?
• Do you help anyone else to take their medication?
• How did you encourage your children to take medicine?
• Do you have any problems with your blood pressure?