WHO medsafe

Application for patient engagement and providing information on medication

The WHO Medication Safety app will guide you through the five key moments where your action can reduce the risk of medication-related harm. These five moments for Medication Safety are the key moments where action by the patient or caregiver can greatly reduce the risk of harm associated with the use of their medication/s. Each moment includes five critical questions. Some are self-reflective for the patient and some require support from a health care professional to be answered and reflected upon correctly.

This app is intended to engage patients in their own care in a more active way, to encourage their curiosity about the medications they are taking, and to empower them to communicate openly with their health care professionals. It is also intended for use by patients, family members and caregivers, with the help of health care professionals, at all levels of care and across all settings.