Episode 3 Handling Medications

When we become  caregiver, we take on many roles and wear many hats. Nurse, advocate, cheerleader, chief paperwork officer, to name a few. One of the most important roles we play is the handling and administration of medications for your loved one. With advances in pharmaceuticals, there are many anti-cancer drugs that can be taken orally as opposed to intravenously. That allows patients to avoid the infusion centers and risk of infection with an IV.  However, the benefits of oral meds means more diligence required by the caregiverr to help administer and handle meds in a safe manner.   Today John and Fran speak with a practicing hospital pharmacist and professor of pharmacology about the proper steps a caregiver should take to manage medications safely.