| Abstract |
Defines the difference between prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and the potential for medication abuse or neglect. Provides practical tips for managing the intake of multiple medications. Includes comments by Dr. Calvin H. Knowlton, American Pharmaceutical Association (Past President), Jeff Alexander, R. Ph., Pharmacist, and Joan Cominskey, RN, RSN, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. |
| General note | Available as both streaming video (5 min., 11 sec., WMV file, sd., col.) and downloadable video (5 min., 11 sec., WMV file, sd., col.) files. |
| General note | Title from title frame. |
| General note | "Video courtesy of the National Council on Patient Information and Education. 1997." |
| General note | Accompanied by transcript in HTML format. |
| General note | GPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP). |
| Technical details | System requirements: Internet browser; multimedia software player capable of playing Windows Media Video files. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: Internet via the NIH SeniorHealth web site. Addresses as of 10/29/09: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/takingmedicines/howtotakemedicines/video/med1.html and http://nihseniorhealth.gov/takingmedicines/howtotakemedicines/video/med1%5Fmp300.html; current access available via PURL. |
| Genre/form | Documentary films. |
| Genre/form | Streaming videos. |
| GPO item number | 0507-A-74 (online) |
| Govt. docs number |
HE 20.3076:M 46 |
