Second person checking of medication dispensing, preparation and administration in hospitals – what works for whom, in what contexts, and why? The CHECKMED study
We are studying when and how a second person should check medicines being given in hospitals
Link to organisation:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/life-sciences/checkmed-study
Full description:
We need adults 18+ in England who received medicines as a general or mental health hospital inpatient, or cared for someone who did. Help shape how second-person checks of dispensing, preparing and giving medicines should work. Take part in a 45–60 min individual interview and 2–3 online survey rounds. Healthcare professionals and policymakers will also take part. If selected a researcher will contact you. £50 after the interview; £50 after completion of survey. Recruitment is open now.
Opportunity Deadline
1st November 2026
Payment:
Yes
Expenses:
No
Organisation
UCL School of Pharmacy
University College London, the University of Manchester, the University of Bath and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research to carry out a research project known as CHECKMED. This research will explore what happens when a second person is asked to check the dispensing, preparation or giving of a medicine in hospital (including general and mental health hospitals).
Details
Topic:
All of health care
Location:
All of England
Involvement type:
Identifying and prioritising
What support is offered?
Please let us know if you have access needs so that we can work with you to make reasonable adjustments as needed.
Can the work be done from home?
Yes
Suitable for a beginner?
Yes
