GEORGE TOWN: Patients should ensure that they take their prescriptions according to the instructions given by their doctors for a speedy recovery.200 get treatment, donate blood at medical camp
Klinik Derma Sivasantha coordinator P. Murugiah said this at a free medical camp held recently at the Ramakrishna Ashrama Orphanage in Scotland Road.
"There are prescription guidelines which patients should adhere to for their own benefit.
"Patients should ask doctors questions about their prescriptions such as the effect or side effects, and the name of the medicines, among others.
"Many parents allow their sick children to take their medication with iced water, some even with coffee, tea or carbonated drinks," he said.
"This will negate and reduce the efficacy of the medication and may even have a detrimental effect on the health of the patients," said Murugiah.
About 200 people turned up at the health camp jointly organised by the Ramakrishna Ashrama.
The camp has been an annual event for the past 10 years. The participants came to donate blood, check their eyes, ears and teeth, and had their blood tested by 15 specialist doctors. Some of the women also received gynaecological treatment.
"This is a good opportunity for people to have their health screened as there are 15 specialists all under one roof," said Murugiah.
Among the 26 blood donors was Mohd Nasir Mohiddeen from the Penang Indian Muslims Association (Pelita). He said he has donated blood 30 times and was happy to do his bit for society. By Paul Toh
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