3 steps for medication safety | Lidia Molinara & Lidia Molinara | TEDxSugarLand

[@rosemerle540]

I just realized I have no idea what half my prescriptions are actually for. Gonna make a list of questions for my next check-up

[@lucyholmesisme]

to be honest, I'm kinda freaking out about my upcoming surgery now. but at least I know what questions to ask to feel more in control

[@kexinan]

As an aspiring pharmacist I appreciated hearing this, thank you

[@vivianrylan8506]

I appreciated hearing her story about her daughter, it's good to get some context on why this is so important to her.

[@raphae-landres]

It’s so true that healthcare can be complicated, and we often trust it blindly. I’m definitely going to be more proactive in asking questions from now on.

[@MatterMonkey]

I'm always nervous about asking questions at the doctor's office, but this gave me the push I needed, thank you!

[@MelShel73]

Lidia, thank you for shining a light on such an important topic and for giving Andrew's life and story another platform. Patients and families have the right to ask questions and deserve support like the pharmacist gave you when you were supporting your mom.

[@albertwisniewski9398]

Thinking about the parallels between asking the nurse and asking Dennis the pharmacist about the doses made me a little emotional. I just think it's really poignant when we have these experiences as adults that echo things we went through as children.

[@duckydoda]

This is why I love TED talks, always learn new stuff.

[@olgasladekova]

It kinda makes me nervous about healthcare tbh. but knowledge is power, right? Good to stay informed

[@lollo-lia]

Oh man the 9:50 mark had me choked up. That takes a lot of empathy and compassion and I can't imagine how all of that felt for her in that moment

[@linuspears]

I’ve seen firsthand how medication errors can happen in hospitals. It’s such a vital issue that more people need to be aware of

[@duncanhopp938]

It's actually very scary to think about how many medication errors happen every day. We all need to be more vigilant!

[@thePositiveMOM]

This information is life-saving. Everyone needs to know about ACE. Thank you for spreading awareness!

[@carliewilferth]

I used to be a nurse and I saw all the time how overwhelmed people could get. I think the ACE principles are a really practical way of equipping people with tools to help themselves navigate it all.

[@mylittlesoulishappy]

The part about intuition was spot on. Sometimes you just know something isn't right, even if you can't explain why.

[@IAmTheRealMagicMan]

I love how she uses the acronym ACE - advocate, communicate, educate. Super helpful way to remember the key points.

[@pablolazares]

I've never thought about how tired doctors and nurses must be. No wonder mistakes happen. The system needs to change.

[@annmerrychristmas]

Oh my goodness I had no idea it was so much of an issue?? So glad someone is talking about it and getting the information out there

[@monroemann]

Great message. I’m always annoyed when doctors get upset at patients who do their google research. The doctors sometime feel offended, but heck, as your talk shows, doctors and nurses are often wrong. Patients need to be confident enough to stick up for themselves. Often search engines (and now AI assisted searches) can help laymen diagnose their conditions. Doctors and nurses should be grateful for this additional oversight. Well done!

[@helenspence9687]

I had not realized the importance of ACE. Thank you for helping me understand the risks. Excellent delivery with compelling stories!

[@IkeStanlon]

Everyone I know who has to take medication, it's never just one. It starts with one and then it's like it just builds or they have to take one to counter the bad effects of another... seems like the only thing to do is just not ever need them in the first place

[@coopertanner3201]

must admit, it's wild to think about how many lives could be saved if everyone followed these simple tips... hopefully the message spreads

[@Emmettmadigin]

Such an important topic! So important to ask questions and get clarification when needed!

[@sangjhatnih]

This is a great perspective to consider, there's always a personal element to bring into our own health care

[@chelseaavaonil1380]

This just made me realize maybe taking my meds at random times isn't the best idea haha 😅 maybe I'll start setting alarms so I can be more consistent from now on

[@InstantInformant]

The point she makes about presenting your information in a clear way is spot on. I always have to write everything down that I want to discuss with my doctors because when I get there it's like I just forget everything

[@heyooo143]

Thank you so much for this compassionate and eye opening talk! I love how there is no blame placed, just education and empowerment to take responsibility for one's own health.

[@andididntknow]

It's crazy how one small mistake in dosing can have such devastating consequences. Really puts things in perspective.

[@johncatholic2819]

I love that she spoke about Dennis and didn't ram it down our throats like the impressions he had on her was so huge it influenced her whole life.

[@beckettt]

Hearing her story about her daughter made me so teary. I can't imagine having to go through that with one of my kids... especially because I'm not a pharmacist!! I wouldn't know if something about a dose didn't sound right.

[@2ndchanceisthebestchance]

Love how she empowers us to take control of our healthcare. It's not just up to the doctors and nurses.

[@eruwindo]

Your TedTalk shed much-needed light on the flaws within our medical system. Your passion and insight are inspiring, and your call to action is vital for positive change, well said! 😊

[@LisaPruden-ro7wc]

A really important message - thanks for this presentation, Lidia.

[@HoneydripBurn]

I feel like there would be so many people aggravating their side effects and other issues with their meds by taking over the counter products and also the vitamins and supplements too!

[@ryandombster1424]

You can tell she's passionate about making a difference and we need more people who understand the real importance of advocating for change because of their lived experiences

[@YolandaBogaert]

Lidia, thank you for such an informative talk on an important subject. As a doctor we see med errors all the time. Your ACE is great! It should be incorporated as part of the med school curriculum

[@natalemodesto]

My husband has been accompanying my mother to all her healthcare appointments and he always takes notes, it definitely helps

[@victoriayuart]

Thank you so much for sharing such an important matter with everyone, Lidia! Letting us speak up and use our voice about our concerns. To not only follow the instructions but also ask why, when and how. To be curious and cautious is to learn to ask questions and watch out for ourselves and our loved ones.

[@ajthedigitalmaestro]

It’s eye-opening to see how common medication errors are and the serious consequences they can have. Just because someone wears a lab coat and has a stethoscope doesn't mean they can't make mistakes. We need to take responsibility for our own health by staying informed and asking questions. Great message! More people need to hear this.

[@kenfletcher1306]

"You can not have full trust in a system that's imperfect." This is how I feel about the whole world.

[@therealjordanisme]

apps that allow patients to track their medication and ask questions in real time could prevent errors, might have everyone involved resting a bit more easy

[@miatbenjamin]

It's really interesting to hear about stuff like this, there are so many more oversights and preventable accidents than what you hear about normally, I'm glad to hear someone putting out some information on how to avoid some of it

[@macyduens]

I was shocked by the stats she mentioned-medication errors being the 4th leading cause of deth?! That’s insane and definitely not talked about enough.

[@bigdollarsigns]

There is some very useful advice in here, especially for those who might have trouble taking charge of their own health.

[@raulcassanova]

When she shared about almost losing her daughter because of a medication error, it really into perspective why this is so important to her... it's scary how easily that could happen to any of us

[@lola-l-o-l-a-lola]

Man the story about her daughter in the hospital is so crazy and it definitely made me teary, especially when she said "this must be why I became a pharmacist" 😭

[@iamfitandfab]

her passion really comes through. You can tell she cares deeply about patient safety.

[@dakjussord821]

I admire how she didn't villainize healthcare workers. Mistakes happen, we just gotta work to prevent them.

[@randomthought1556]

Needed to see this today, thanks Lidia

[@-OpenDiary-]

Her story about Dennis was so touching. It just shows how one person taking the time to explain things properly can make such an impact

[@raeflores-nr1ge]

This message is so important!! Thank you for giving us tools to take power over our own wellbeing!!

[@GarrickMa-vz8du]

Great presentation Lidia! An important topic that many don’t think about. We all need to be vigilant and ensure safety for ourselves and others. Ask questions and be informed, medications are important but they need to be used properly.

[@claire-mortimer]

It's good to hear a healthcare professional admit that the system isn't perfect. We need more of that honesty.

[@michaelserrano-jones1618]

I definitely had a false perception of “safety” when it came to getting a prescription and picking up that prescription…I guess I assumed that if they had the training and the job that they were infallible. This was a very eye-opening watch for me! 🤨 thanks for sharing this with the world Lidia and Tedx! 💯

[@enlightenedliving1111]

Such a good talk and important topic. THANK YOU for helping to bring such a powerful message to the world. Advocate for your loved ones and educate yourself!

[@joopanders]

I had no idea how common medication errors were before this. It’s actually terrifying to think about how many of us might be affected without even realizing it!

[@TaniaSaroukian]

Very educative !!! Congrats on such an amazing talk!

[@BrainDrainBabe]

This talk is a wake-up call. We can't just blindly trust the healthcare system and while obviously not all of us can become pharmacists I think we can take more of a proactive approach

[@kathyfortunat6822]

Incredible information necessary for each person navigating and advocating for their or their loved ones health!

[@wuyattakeita3883]

Ask questions fam. It's their job to tell you everything about what they're prescribing and why

[@jackrouse1987]

Hearing stuff like this just makes me grateful I don't have to take medication for the rest of my life like a lot of other people. Must be so hard to always be balancing that

[@lidiamolinara8180]

Hello, it takes a lots of discipline and work to getting it right

[@mydogbudisthebest]

I never would’ve guessed that over-the-counter meds could be so dangerous too. This definitely makes me want to be more careful about what I’m putting in my body.

[@myaremcio8]

Thank you for sharing this message Lidia. It’s easy to blindly trust the system

[@HWPhotoSafaris]

Amazing presentation. Very powerful and thought provoking.

[@essrahk884]

Such a compelling presentation!

[@COCOtheBRAT]

Okay the stuff about medications you can buy at gas stations giving permanent liver damage is pretty scary...

[@marychristmaseveryone]

This makes me so scared for my mom. She takes so many different kinds of medication and I already worry about how well she can keep it all straight in her mind

[@lidiamolinara8180]

Be sure to ask questions and really rely on help from the pharmacy especially in managing the medication regimen

[@giovanni-is-here]

man, hearing about that little boy Andrew who died from a med error broke my heart. so tragic and preventable 💔

[@lidiamolinara8180]

Heart breaking isn’t it…

[@makiweshter]

Hearing about how many people take multiple prescriptions and the risks involved was shocking. I never realized how much we rely on medications without questioning anything.

[@lidiamolinara8180]

Yes, billions of dollars worth!

[@makiweshter]

@@lidiamolinara8180 yes true

[@emmastandish]

Oh boy I'm just thinking of all the times I didn't report side effects because I thought they weren't important. Won't be making that mistake again....

[@gizmeaux]

The system can be so complex for some people it's really sad. My mother has to take like 7 different meds and I always worry about how they're interacting with each other

[@braulio.zamora]

I was on oral contraception and got diagnosed with Hashimoto's, THE SAME DOCTOR who prescribed it to me diagnosed me and prescribed me thyroxin and didn't mention that the contraceptive would prevent the thyroxin from working properly, oh and also increase my blood pressure/chance of stroke.

[@KForKun]

We're at the mercy of doctors and pharmacists. No care and no repercussions for getting it wrong.

[@lidiamolinara8180]

Actually we need to be partners with them so we don’t become victims

[@faithcortellis]

This conversation is crucial for shaping health policy. We need better training and support for our healthcare professionals

[@pavlova4727]

Things are always so much more meaningful to us when we've experienced the worst case scenario so I understand why she'd advocating for this but there are so many other issues in the health care system and honestly if they were addressed this one probably wouldn't even be an issue

[@angrybeagles4108]

As someone who takes three different kinds of hormone-based medication this is really scary

[@effierose5391]

This talk was actually really interesting I don't know why she felt the need to start it with a question like that

[@xanderselester]

It's unsettling to realize how much we rely on doctors and pharmacists to get everything right. One mistake can change everything, and it doesn’t seem like there's enough accountability.

[@cowboycodyvance]

Okay wow this has me rethinking the way I take my medication. I know I'm supposed to take two pills twice a day with food but I just take them both at dinner time because sometimes I don't eat a full meal until then. I wonder if that's impacting me in some way?

[@LidiaMolinara]

Yes, depending on the medication you might have to space it out instead of taking 2 at once. Speak to your pharmacist and clarify!

[@averagestudent4632]

I'm so surprised, delighted, and amazed that this woman hasn't been silenced. She's literally voicing so many things that conspiracy theorists love talking about but with logic and real statistics.

[@ezekielaliss]

I’ve always trusted doctors without second-guessing, but this is making me think I need to be more involved in my own decisions because wow... seems like they mess up a LOT

[@laycienega]

What is going on if we are asking mothers to stand with their baby in a small room at the emergency?

[@bestnewtunes8363]

feeling guilty about all the times I didn't double-check my kid's meds, definitely going to be more careful from now on

[@raylinduke9645]

Why are doctors and nurses working 24 hour shifts? I get that hospitals and healthcare in general is understaffed but that just seems crazy to me and no wonder so many avoidable mistakes are happening in conditions like that

[@suminkim346]

Yes! So dangerous. Especially if you have multiple doctors all prescribing medications

[@raphkisento]

70hr work week with a 9 month old! Damn Lidia!

[@shaquille.oatmeal9576]

Had a snow dealer that was like Dennis.

[@festivusfred]

My issue is how quick doctors are to prescribe medication instead of taking the time to actually find the root cause of the problem and help treat it there. It's all just a way of keeping us sick and medicated

[@iwantataste6507]

Surely the mismanagement of medication from the source (the nurses/doctors doing the prescribing) is because of how exhausted and overworked they are? Like I get this is important and obviously personal to her but surely if we fix the larger issue stuff like this will stop being such a problem?

[@gabehileski]

The fact that nearly a quarter of the population are using three or more medications is wild to me. What ever happened to preventative care?

[@graysonmyles]

I'm sorry but the greatest threat to the healthcare system is the lack of funding/staff that causes nurses and doctors to be so chronically burnt out and tired that they're making those mistakes in the first place

[@priowgirl119]

I agree that patients should advocate for themselves, but the system is fundamentally flawed if so many errors are happening. Where's the accountability for that? Like does this thing get reported on and go somewhere where possible solutions can be made?

[@sidharper]

Navigating healthcare is exhausting.

[@lidiamolinara8180]

Yes it can be. Just be actively involved as much as possible

[@omarputal]

mmmm mojo candy

[@Usyard]

Is this why so many famous people die from medication cocktails?

[@Epic-Blue]

I know people that should see this... stuck on pills

[@edolieshars]

The way she breaks it down into three parts is cool and all but does she really expect people to be advocating for this? Let's be real there's so many things to fix that would make this a non-issue if given the right attention

[@sandralewandowski]

remember my granmas shoe box filled with scripts.... she was so forgetful always wondered was she taking her meds right