Abstract: A plurality of medicine families having particular application to a species of animals are selected. A plurality of colors are selected, each color corresponding to a respective family of the plurality of medicine families. Containers containing the medicines from within the families of medicines are marked with a corresponding color.

Abstract: The composite label form includes two sections both of which is to receive printed information and one which carries various labels. The label section includes a removable prescription label in a front ply which upon removal pulls a carrier section or insert from a back ply which, in turn, with the prescription label carries a plurality of information labels from the front ply. The prescription label can then be peeled from the carrier section or insert and applied to a prescription vial. One or more of the information labels may also be peeled from the carrier insert and applied to the prescription vial.

Abstract: A portable drug information computer (10) having a housing (12) which has a housing top (12T), a housing bottom (12B), a housing right side (12R), a housing left side (12L), a housing front (12F), and a housing back (12A). The portable drug information computer (10) further has a battery (16) contained within the housing (12) and a microchip (20) positioned within the housing (12). The microchip (20) has a memory storage means having drug name and drug information contained therein selected from a group consisting of indications, actions, pharmokinetics, contra indications & precautions, adverse reactions, route & dosage, availability, time action, nursing & medical implications, and drug interactions. The portable drug information computer (10) further has at least one functional button positioned within the housing front (12F) and electrically connected to the microchip (20).

Abstract: A multi-ply business form, comprising a chain of custody form having a first section for recording information required by federal drug testing regulations, and a second section containing one or more adhesive labels for labeling containers of body fluid specimens to be tested, and, an airbill form detachably secured to the chain of custody form, the airbill form containing a first part for recording information about sender and recipient of the container, and a second part containing an adhesive label containing information about sender and recipient, the adhesive label arranged to be secured to the container.

Abstract: A labeling system for pathology reports which is useful to adhere the prepared report directly to the patient's chart without the need for transcription. The system of the invention incorporates means for ease of recognition of problem diagnosis, graphics of the biopsy anatomical site which includes colorization that allows easy identification of diagnosis and the area to be treated. The system of the invention also provides for an indication of recommended follow-up treatment, non-treatment or close follow-up as may be appropriate. This system includes an overlay system and a system to follow suspicious lesions with or without their physical relationship to previously biopsied sites.

Abstract: A combined medical device and form (20) having a unitary substrate (22) which is divided into a medical device portion (24) and a form portion (26). The form portion (24) of the substrate includes an informational section (30, 32, 34), and form identification material (36). The medical device portion (26) is illustrated as a DBS packet for collecting blood samples. The medical device portion (26) also has medical device identification material (68) that is preferably identical to the form identification material (36). With identical identification materials, which are preferably machine readable, the occurrences of patient misidentifications are substantially reduced if not eliminated.

Abstract: The invention relates to an identification document, such as a passport or the like, which consists of a plurality of sheets bound into a book at a seam. At least one of the sheets forms a data sheet provided with information and consisting at least of two layers, at least one of the layers being transparent. The format of the layers is selected so that they protrude beyond the area of the seam thereby ensuring a connection of the data sheet with the other sheets of the identification document in the area of the seam. The layers are connected into an inseparable laminate in the area of the information but do not stick together in the area of the seam.

Abstract: The apparatus for implementing a living will according to the applicant's method, includes a first indicator for wearing by a testator so as to adorn the testator in a readily visible fashion, and wherein the first indicator clearly indicates and communicates by a notice the existence of a living will belonging to the testator and directs a medical attendant to a second indicator carried by the testator in a portable fixed form, for example, fixed in written form on a concealable portable member such as a planar member, for example, a flexible card or the like, for indicating on a surface thereon at least the instructive terms of the living will, wherein the second indicator in the preferred embodiment may indicate the presence and location of an original living will executed by the testator in the event that the second indicator is not the original living will executed by the testator.

Abstract: A form, such as a mailing form, constructed on a single laminated sheet of standard paper size, which is printable by a single pass through a standard non-impact printer, and extendible to provide additional surface area for the form exceeding standard paper size. The extendible form can be adapted for use with mailing forms such as multi-part collated unit sets. The form is useful for providing a Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note having each part printable by a single pass through a non-impact printer.

Abstract: A controlled substance dispensing form is provided. The form includes a face sheet, a liner ply, an imaging interface interposed between the face sheet and the liner ply, and an adhesive interposed between the face sheet and the liner ply. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a controlled substance dispensing form is provided comprising a face sheet, a liner ply, an imaging interface interposed between the face sheet and the liner ply, and an adhesive interposed between the face sheet and the liner ply to secure the face sheet to the liner ply. The liner ply is configured to define an upper liner ply surface, a lower liner ply surface, and a plurality of releasable liner ply portions. The adhesive is configured to define respective reusable adhesive portions. The face sheet is configured to define an upper face sheet surface and a lower face sheet surface and a plurality of label portions.

Abstract: A system and method for data compression of structured medical history information using multiple, updatable, static dictionaries in conjunction with an advanced probability-based model. The system is not a free text, word or phrase compressor as is presented in generalized or universal data compression systems. It employs a series of static dictionaries consisting of structured data developed from standardized medical classifications of disease, disorders, surgical procedures and medications. Prior probability information is utilized to achieve a high level of data compression of multiple data items at a time. The dictionaries are designed for flexible updating, efficient storage and retrieval, and data integrity. A portable medical card may be imprinted with the compressed medical information.

Abstract: A combination preselected medication sample prescription form, sample payment check, and medication sample regulating device includes a support panel having an obverse and a reverse surface and defines first, second and third portions thereof. An area for receiving written, printed or typed patient identification information is viewably applied over the obverse surface of the first portion which also includes a medication prescription form, the entire first portion being detachable from the adjacent second portion along a transverse tear line of weakness. The second portion, positioned on the support panel centrally between the first and third portions, includes manufacturer's product information printed on both the obverse and the reverse surfaces thereof. The third portion includes a preprinted payment check for a sample quantity or as a partial payment for a larger quantity of preselected medication.

Abstract: A wallet card comprised of front and back transparent exterior surface panels, front and back core panels, and an elongate internal sleeve is disclosed. The outward-facing surfaces of the core panels bear personal medical information, and a flexible strip thermometer is stowed within the sleeve. Registering apertures are provided in the core panels, these being sized to accommodate a plurality of microfilm chips bearing further personal medical information. Thus, a display window is defined in the wallet card wherethrough the microfilm chips may be read.

Abstract: A printer blank for a computer system printer is disclosed. The blank has a contiguous pressure adhesive backed label section and may also have a larger plain paper section separated from the label section by a perforation line. The label section is comprised of a plurality of adhesive backed labels and a backing sheet, including a main label portion and at least one smaller auxiliary label. A preferred blank comprises a plurality of auxiliary labels. In use, at least one, but preferably not all, of the auxiliary labels on such a preferred blank are simultaneously removed from the backing sheet with the main label portion. Any auxiliary label(s) simultaneously removed with the main label but not printed upon are readily separated from the main label.

Abstract: A portable drug information computer (10) having a housing (12) which has a housing top (12T), a housing bottom (12B), a housing right side (12R), a housing left side (12L), a housing front (12F), and a housing back (12A). The portable drug information computer (10) further has a battery (16) contained within the housing (12) and a microchip (20) positioned within the housing (12). The microchip (20) has a memory storage means having drug name and drug information contained therein selected from a group consisting of indications, actions, pharmokinetics, contra indications & precautions, adverse reactions, route & dosage, availability, time action, nursing & medical implications, and drug interactions. The portable drug information computer (10) further has at least one functional button positioned within the housing front (12F) and electrically connected to the microchip (20).

Abstract: A tampon reminder in the form of an adhesive sticker is disclosed. The user can remover the sticker and apply it to the users body, clothing, or a suitable object where it will serve to remind the user that the tampon is in use. The disclosed invention prevent tampons from being inadvertently left in place for an excessive time.

Abstract: A combined medical device and form (20) having a unitary substrate (22) which is divided into a medical device portion (24) and a form portion (26). The form portion (24) of the substrate includes an informational section (30, 32, 34), and form identification material (36). The medical device portion (26) is illustrated as a DBS packet for collecting blood samples. The medical device portion (26) also has medical device identification material (68) that is preferably identical to the form identification material (36). With identical identification materials, which are preferably machine readable, the occurrences of patient misidentifications are substantially reduced if not eliminated.

Abstract: A prescription medium which provides visual correlation between a bio-affecting agent being prescribed and the application of a bio-affecting agent being prescribed. The prescription medium includes an entry space for prescriber identification, an entry space for identification of a patient, an entry space for identification of the bio-affecting agent being prescribed, and a plurality of visual indicia which identify the application for a class of agents. In completing the prescription medium, a prescriber selects one of the plurality of the indicia which properly correlates the bio-affecting agent being prescribed to its associated application. At the point where the pharmaceutical is being dispensed, the pharmacist again correlates the bio-affecting agent identified as that being prescribed with the selected indicia to confirm that the pharmaceutical being dispensed is that which is prescribed.

Abstract: A multiple-card, color-coded medical action system is provided to assist patients suffering from a chronic disease (e.g., asthma, sinusitis, or diabetes) which may exhibit symptoms of differing degrees of severity at different times. The system includes a plurality of interconnected cards imprinted with information about the chronic disease and treatments therefor; the cards include a number of symptom description/medical advice cards of different colors respectively, with the latter cards having imprinted thereon different symptom descriptions characteristic of different degrees of symptom severity, and corresponding medical information about the described symptoms.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a preprinted chart, or, in the case of software, a programmed screen display, on which is displayed front and back silhouettes of a patient. Alongside the silhouettes are provided a number of series of icons which illustrate various patient conditions, such as burn, cut, bruise, etc. with at least some of the icon series being color coded to indicate pain intensity. The icons can be moved to the silhouettes. In an alternative version, the chart can be folded in half with the bottom half inserted into a transparent plastic sleeve and the top half folded over the bottom half to provide confidentiality. Other chart embodiments include a small, portable patient dietary guideline chart, a tactile pain communicator with touch coded pain intensity indicators and a group therapy emotional pain communicator.

Abstract: An identification and information system for establishing a nexus between discrete entities includes primary and secondary information regarding primary and secondary entities borne by primary and secondary information means. The primary and secondary information may be encoded for mechanical reading which establishes the nexus between said primary and secondary entities.

Abstract: The present invention involves a patient identifier processed and displayed on a printable medium and a method of generating the identifier. The identifier is generated from a block of identifying information in a health-care facility's data base. It is structured in segments for rapid visual or tactile discernment of patient-specific information, treatment-specific information, and facility-specific information for a particular patient. The identifier takes the form of different symbols, alpha-numerics, and geochromes (color and shapes). Patient-specific information has a numeric portion of two or more numbers with at least one of the numbers being enlarged and positioned at an outer edge of the identifier, an alpha portion of two or more letters with at least one of the letters being enlarged and positioned at an opposite outer edge. Between the alpha and numeric portion is a geochrome segment made of one or more colors in combination with one or more shapes or one or more patterns.

Abstract: Sampling device for marketing a drug by a pharmaceutical company includes multiple segments. One segment includes the drug to be sampled and another segment includes preprinted indicia on one side providing prescribing information for a prescriber of the drug and an adhesive layer on the other side for attachment to a patient's medical chart maintained by the prescriber of the drug. A method of sampling a drug employing the above described sampling device also forms a part of this invention.

Abstract: A device and method of placing an information panel on the inside of a bottle capsule. The device comprises a capsule circumferentially surrounding the neck of a wine bottle. The inner side of the capsule has an information panel. The information panel contains a message or code to the user of the product. Additionally, a tear-away tab is located on the capsule for easy removal of the capsule from the bottle. The method begins by printing product information on an information panel. Next, the information panel is affixed to an inner side of a removable capsule. The removable capsule is placed circumferentially around a container. Next, the capsule is removed from the bottle by pulling on a tear-away tab located on the capsule.

Abstract: The invention relates a combined sample dispenser and order form comprising a backing sheet that may be prepared from cardboard, and a generally planar retaining member, such as a clear plastic sheet, attached to the backing sheet along at least a portion thereof. The retaining member or plastic sheet defines a distention or pocket along a portion of its broad surface, that may contain samples of the product being dispensed, such as sample medications provided to physicians by pharmaceutical manufacturers. The invention is also useful for the sale of certain consumable items, including hardware, where the order form may be used by the consumer to directly request additional quantities of the product.

Abstract: The present invention is a hand-held micro-computer with an attached printer that receives input from a physician and prints out a legible prescription slip for the physician's signature. The micro-computer has a keypad, display, and memory. The memory stores information about prescription drugs and physicians who have access to the micro-computer. When a physician wants to "write" or prepare a prescription slip, the physician enters a personal identification number, thus gaining access to the micro-computer. The physician then selects a drug to prescribe, either by entering a drug identification number or scrolling through a list of drug names. After the specific drug has been selected, the physician may change the default information for that drug or accept it. Once the information is correct, the physician prints out the prescription slip on the attached printer.

Abstract: A printer blank for a computer system printer is disclosed. The blank has a contiguous pressure adhesive backed label section and may also have a larger plain paper section separated from the label section by a perforation line. The label section is comprised of a plurality of adhesive backed labels and a backing sheet, including a main label portion and at least one smaller auxiliary label. A preferred blank comprises a plurality of auxiliary labels. In use, at least one, but preferably not all, of the auxiliary labels on such a preferred blank are simultaneously removed from the backing sheet with the main label portion. Any auxiliary label(s) simultaneously removed with the main label but not printed upon are readily separated from the main label.

Abstract: A product marketing booklet that enables a company or a designated representative to communicate with other persons involved in the distribution and/or use of products, including the physician, the patient and the pharmacist. The marketing booklet includes a first multi-panel unit having panels movable relative to each other between an opened condition in which the panels are spaced transversely from each other and a folded, collapsed condition in which the panels overlie each other. A second multi-panel unit includes panels movable relative to each other between an opened condition in which the panels are spaced transversely from each other and a folded, collapsed position in which the panels overlie each other.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical marketing device and system which enables a pharmaceutical company or the designated representative to communicate with all persons involved in the marketing and administration of the pharmaceutical products, including the physician, the patient and the pharmacist. The marketing device comprises a unitary member with separable sections which include a free sample to the patient, a peel-off label containing information about the drug to be affixed to the patient's chart, and forms filled out by the physician and the pharmacist with of a mailer, which is returned to the pharmaceutical company or its representatives. Additionally, the patient upon visiting the pharmacist is given a free amount of the drug by the pharmacist, for which the pharmacist is reimbursed by the pharmaceutical company.

Abstract: A marketing device and system which enables a company or a designated representative to communicate with other persons involved in the marketing and administration of medical products, including the physician, the patient and the pharmacist. The marketing device comprises multiple, separable segments.

Abstract: A multi-segment label set form especially for use in testing of drugs. One embodiment has a first label segment with a permanent adhesive backing layer and second and third label segments with temporary adhesive backing layers. The first and second label segments contain information to identify the patient participating in the test, the drug being tested, and other study information. The third label segment contains or can be marked to contain hidden information as to whether the particular patient has been prescribed a drug or a placebo. The hidden information is concealed by a cover portion of the third label segment which can be removed by the patient's physician in the event of medical emergency. The first and third label segments are cut with tamper evident slits. V-cut cusps or notches are disposed between the first and second label segments to facilitate removal of the second and third label segments from the first label segment.

Abstract: A computer-based system and method for generating a medication management display comprises entering a plurality of medication names prescribed for one or more patients, with corresponding strength attributes, and alpha-numeric medication symbol attributes, into an electronic data base. An electronically stored correlation list is then accessed to associate the alpha-numeric symbol attributes to graphic symbols. This information is arranged to generate a patient medication chart displaying one or more medication names associated with its corresponding strength, directions, and graphic symbol. Adhesive graphic symbols are applied to the original medication containers that hold the medications to cross reference the actual medications with the chart. The patient medication data may also include administration comments with at least one medication which is visually displayed.

Abstract: A combination medication sample, in a reusable container and medication prescription device includes a flat support panel having an obverse or front facing surface which defines a first and second portion thereof. A removable, reusable medication container holding a small sample quantity of medication in pill, tablet or capsule form is viewably attached to the first portion and a removable medication prescription form is attached to the second portion of the front surface of the support panel. This combination permits the physician to simultaneously distribute a starter quantity of medication and to write a prescription for a larger quantity of medication. A cover panel for protecting the prescription form, a pocket for holding printed material relating to the medication, and ample space for printed promotional indicia on behalf of the prescription manufacturer are also provided.

Abstract: A pharmacy label construction is provided that allows practice of a method of dispensing prescription drugs that takes a pharmacist or doctor less than a third of the time normally required to properly label a package of prescription drugs at a pharmacy or hospital. A label assembly includes a release liner having first and second ends, and supporting a first label section located adjacent the first end, a second label section located adjacent the second end, and at least one central label section located between the first and second sections, each section having pressure sensitive adhesive engaging the release liner.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a preprinted chart, or, in the case of software, a programmed screen display, on which is displayed front and back silhouettes of a patient. Alongside the silhouettes are provided a number of series of icons which illustrate various patient conditions, such as burn, cut, bruise, etc. with each icon series color coded to indicate pain intensity. A 24 hour row and column pain intensity time chart is provided which is also pain intensity color coded. A veterinary version of the pain intensity chart is provided for animals.

Abstract: A form having detachable labels and a wristband is provided. The form includes a face ply adhered to a liner ply by a pressure sensitive adhesive. The face ply includes a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion is die cut to form a wristband and the second portion is die cut to form a series of detachable labels. The form may be printed in a single pass through a printer to provide the wristband and labels with correlating printed indicia.

Abstract: A printer blank for a computer system printer is disclosed. The blank has a contiguous pressure adhesive backed label section and may also have a larger plain paper section separated from the label section by a perforation line. The label section is comprised of a plurality of adhesive backed labels and a backing sheet, including a main label portion and at least one smaller auxiliary label. A preferred blank comprises a plurality of auxiliary labels. In use, at least one, but preferably not all, of the auxiliary labels on such a preferred blank are simultaneously removed from the backing sheet with the main label portion. Any auxiliary label(s) simultaneously removed with the main label but not printed upon are readily separated from the main label.

Abstract: A documentation system that allows adequate control of documentation in addition to an assessment of skills of the professionals involved includes a plurality of notepads, each notepad dedicated to a particular disease process or body system. Each of the notepads has disposed therein a plurality of adhesive-backed labels, each label providing a checklist of assessment steps or an anatomical diagram of a particular body system. The labels are operable to be removed and temporarily placed on the chart of the patient during an acute episode, incident, or accident, or may be permanently placed in the patient's chart to describe adequately the patient's condition. In addition, the anatomy labels are operable to be removed from the notepad and given to the patient to assist the patient in understanding his/her disease process or medical condition. Also included is an optional Charting Reminder Tool form, operable to be placed in the patient's chart for attachment of the labels.

Abstract: An internationally useful kit for advising a waiter of dietary restrictions comprises a plurality of cards and an organizer. Each of the cards is associated with a respective dietary restriction and contains both an internationally recognizable graphic representation of the respective dietary restriction, and translations of the respective dietary restriction into a plurality of languages. Thus, each card identifies a respective dietary restriction both graphically and in a plurality of languages. The organizer releasably receives and maintains the plurality of cards, preferably in such a manner as to enable different sets of the plurality of cards to be used at different times to advise a waiter of the then applicable dietary restrictions.

Abstract: A method and system for collectively tracking demographics of physician (12,14) prescribed starter drug samples dispensed to a plurality of patients (18,20) from a plurality of different dispensing locations (38,40) employs a multipart product specific sample drug voucher, such as a smart card (100) or a preprinted two part voucher (102), which has a marketing information portion (30,34) and a separable prescription portion (32,36) to be completed by the prescribing physician with starter drug sample quantity and dosage information along with patient demographic information.

Abstract: A medical file folder comprising a front and back contrapositioned walls with a common foldable spine therebetween. Pertinent patient medical information is displayed and stored on a medical chart printed on the exterior of the front wail of the folder. Medical documents are stored in a pocket of a transparent sheet connected to the back wall of the folder. Additionally, the medical file folder includes a resilient clamp and openable pockets therein for storage of patient information. The medical file folder is easily cataloged by having an identification tab positioned on one edge of front wall. A pair of suspension hooks positioned on the medical file folder allow easy storage on and retrieval from a suspension bar.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for tracking information associated with a plurality of test cards. Each of the test cards is anonymously associated with a patient such that the patient's identity is unknown to a central monitoring system. A first set of unique personal identification numbers (PINs) is stored in a PIN database in the central monitoring system, and a first digital signal representing PINs from the first set of unique PINs is provided to a test kit assembler. A second digital signal, representing test kits actually assembled, is received from the test kit assembler in the central monitoring system. Each of the test kits actually assembled includes a test card having one of the unique PINs from the first set of unique PINs associated therewith. The first set of unique PINs is tracked by updating the PIN database in response to the second digital signal.

Abstract: A personal anatomy card includes a card member and a machine-readable storage medium integrated in the card member. Machine-readable data including compressed data representative of a three-dimensional model of a portion of the individual is stored on the machine-readable storage medium. The three-dimensional model is formed by tomographically creating a plurality of two-dimensional cross-sectional images of a portion of the individual, processing the plurality of two-dimensional cross-sectional images to form data representative of the three-dimensional model, and compressing the data to form the compressed data. Optionally, a three-dimensional data player is integrated in the card member. The three-dimensional data player includes a display device, a user interface, and a processor. The processor is operative to decode the compressed data in dependence upon navigation instructions received by the user interface to command the display device to display a selected portion of the three-dimensional model.

Abstract: A credit/service card with expanded surface area comprises a first card member, a second card member and a hinge connecting the two card members. The credit/service card also comprises a fastener for holding the first and second card member together when the credit/service card is in the closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an identification flag for a sample tube. The flag includes a longitudinally extending planar element, and tube connectors extending laterally from the planar element. The tube connectors are engageable with opposite portions of the tube to secure the planar element to the tube in a laterally spaced relationship with respect to an intermediate portion of the tube located between the opposite portions.

Abstract: A universal diet card for providing dietary information in hospitals or similar facilities and a related method for the use of the universal diet card are disclosed in which a single diet card is useable for any of a plurality of special diets and is capable of containing extensive information relative to the desired diet for an individual. The universal diet card has a plurality of colored indicia located thereon, one or more of which colored indicia may be chosen to indicate the specific type of diet(s) selected for the individual. The universal diet card has a folding score line located thereon, and it may be folded on the folding score line to form a base segment from its lower portion to support its upper portion in a standing orientation which is highly visible when placed on a meal tray or in a similar location.

Abstract: This invention provides a magnetic recording medium wherein visible patterns can be written, in which a heat sensitive layer is formed on a magnetic recording layer and a metallic thin layer is formed on said heat sensitive layer. The metallic thin layer of said magnetic recording medium can by roughed by using a material containing minute particles to form a roughed heat sensitive layer on the magnetic recording layer and then depositing the metallic thin layer on said heat sensitive layer. In using said magnetic recording medium, information corresponding to at least a part of the information recorded in the magnetic recording layer can be written as visible patterns.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a chart or a board listing medications, dosages and times to be taken, and notes. There is a medication recessed tray that organizes the user's medicines into one central location. The frequency denotes how frequently a medication is to be taken. Medication name column is where the name of the medication is placed, the type of medication, and the dosage and the usage. The calendar section, labeled Sunday-Saturday, that has square boxes that are to have check marks placed in them only after medication is ingested or applied. Refill column, where refill dates and other refill information is placed. The dot on the refill column is to be colored in if a doctor's visit is required before medication can be refilled. The pertinent medical information column is where the patient can place any information that he or she finds useful. The surface of the board is dry continuous basis. The board is to be marked by a marker.

Abstract: A process and apparatus are disclosed for pairing drugs corresponding to a prescribed treatment with a given patient including marking of arm bands or other identification devices with the patient's identification data, permanently attaching the identification device to the patient, retrieving a drug corresponding to the prescribed treatment and verifying its agreement with the drug administration data stored on the identification device, introducing the drug into a container which is previously marked with the patient identification data and drug administration data and closing the container. The process further includes moving the container to a drug delivery station at the patient location and verifying agreement of the data marked on the container with that stored on the identification device of the patient.

Abstract: A support carries a pad of medicine schedules and a pad of medicine display cards. Each medicine schedule has a place for a medication sticker with a picture of the tablet or other medication involved, and space for instructions concerning that medication. Each display card carries multiple stickers of a single medication. An individual sticker can be lifted from the card and placed on the medicine schedule. A physician writes instructions concerning the medicine. The patient is provided with the medicine schedule and thus has a graphic indication of which medicine must be taken and the instructions concerning that medicine.