Definition

A card given to patients containing critical safety information they should share with all healthcare providers involved in their care.

Example

The patient alert card for an anticoagulant states: 'I am taking [drug name]. This affects blood clotting. Please consider this in emergencies or before any procedures.'

Regulatory source

EU GVP Module XVI

Common mistakes

Including too much information, reducing the likelihood that patients will carry and use the card.

Inspector question

How do you ensure patients receive and carry alert cards? How do you measure usage?

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