Communication Resources

“Help your health care providers help you! Always carry a list of all the medications you take–and share it with your health care team at every visit.”

--Dr. Maxine Hayes, Washington State Health Officer

“Parents, keeping a current list of all the medicines your children use is a great way to partner with providers. Don’t forget to keep your own list updated.”

--Deborah J. Harper, MD, Pediatrician (Spokane) and President, Washington State Medical Association Executive Committee

“I fully support the My Medicine List project in Washington. Keeping a list of all the medicines taken by you, your children, or other loved ones is an easy way to avoid medication-related problems.”

--Deborah J. Harper, MD, Pediatrician (Spokane) and President, Washington State Medical Association Executive Committee

“We often use over the counter medicines for our children when they have colds or minor aches and pains. Be sure to include these on your list, and share this list with your health care provider at every visit.”

--Deborah J. Harper, MD, Pediatrician (Spokane) and President, Washington State Medical Association Executive Committee

“Patient safety is a priority in Washington. Every patient should have an up-to-date list of all their medicines – including prescriptions, over the counter drugs, vitamins, herbals, supplements, and others – to prevent medication-related problems. That’s why I fully support the My Medicine List initiative. Let’s make health care safer for everyone!”

--Dr. Maxine Hayes, Washington State Health Officer