Description of Education Resources

Oral Liquid Formulary

A pocket guide to liquid medicines. It includes an easy-to-use reference guide to the most commonly prescribed medications.

Swallowing Difficulties Protocol

A protocol, designed by Dr David Wright, which provides nurses and carers with details of the correct procedures to follow when treating a patient with swallowing difficulties. It includes a list of medications that should never be crushed or opened and easy-to-use flow charts to help carers determine the optimum dosage forms for residents or patients with a PEG or PEJ tube.

Medication Management of the Elderly Booklet

The booklet aims to highlight an alternative way of considering medication in the elderly.
It describes what happens to drugs within the body, how different types of medication interact with each another and the correct way of reviewing medication considering individual needs. Some legal issues are also discussed.

"Special request": Rosemont newsletter reminding people of prevalence and issues surrounding dysphagia as well as providing information on Rosemont's services.

Patient Information Leaflet

"Effective medication doesn't have to stick in people's throats." Leaflet explaining swallowing difficulties and the issues that surround them.

Prescription Bag Leaflet

Leaflet designed for pharmacists to pass on to patients that highlights the need to tell their doctor, nurse or pharmacist if they are having difficulty swallowing solid medications.

Patient Information Poster

"If your medicine is difficult to swallow there is an alternative solution". Poster designed to be placed in GP surgeries to encourage patients to talk to their doctor if they are experiencing difficulties swallowing their medicine.

General Information for Healthcare Professionals

Booklet describes the issues surrounding dysphagia and Rosemont's key offerings. It explains the prevalence of dysphagia within the community, why Rosemont are specialists in liquid medicines and outlines the range of educational initiatives available for healthcare professionals.

Manufacturing Unit Information

Easy-to-use leavepiece describing Rosemont's role as suppliers of liquid medicine. The piece explains how Rosemont's Specials are made and the long-term benefits of using Rosemont's liquid medicines rather than "in-house" prepared medicines.

Educational Support for Healthcare Professionals

Two-sided leavepiece describing Rosemont's dedication to educational initiatives and the scope of education support and resources that are available for patients and GPs.

Incidence of Dysphagia

Two-sided leavepiece describing the issues surrounding dysphagia, the prevalence of dysphagia in the community and the legal implications for healthcare professionals.

New Pharmacy Contract Support

Two-sided leavepiece describing Rosemont's support for the New Pharmacy Contract and highlighting the wide scope of Rosemont's services.

Tablet Crushing - The Professionals View

Two-sided leavepiece outlining the professionals' views on the implications of tablet crushing and an outline of Rosemont's key offerings. It features a series of informative statements from leading healthcare organisations.