For individuals who are taking life-saving medications and who require urgent assessment and treatment when ill, emergency care plans can be a key mechanism for sharing medical and medication information with the receiving care team. An incident report shared with ISMP Canada highlights the value of emergency care plans to improve communication among care providers, as well as patients’ health outcomes.
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