Should I Take This Medicine? | Children's Book on Patient Safety

Опубликовано: 14 Сентябрь 2026
на канале: World Patients Alliance
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Should I Take This Medicine?" is an engaging children's book created by the Elsevier Foundation and the World Patients Alliance to promote patient safety and health literacy. This beautifully illustrated story follows two friends, Ali and Ahmed, as they learn an important lesson about medication safety with the help of Doctor Safety.
Through this story, young readers will discover why it's essential to take medicines only as prescribed, check expiration dates, and never share medicines. The book aims to empower children and their families to make informed decisions about their health and to cultivate a culture of safer care.
This book is part of a broader initiative to raise awareness about patient safety globally. To learn more about the campaign and how you can contribute to this important cause, visit:
🌐 World Patients Alliance: https://www.worldpatientsalliance.org/
🌐 Elsevier Foundation: https://elsevierfoundation.org/
📚 Credits:
Editorial Board: Lais Junqueira, Cristiane Tavares, Tiago Dalcin, Helen Haskell, Hussain Jafri, Regina Kamoga
Illustration: Pedro de Luna
Design: Isabel Freire
Supported by: Elsevier Foundation
✨ License:
This book is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Learn more about the license here: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
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