I'm considering submitting a report to the Yellow Card scheme. What specific types of healthcare products can I report, and based on the information provided, what are the key benefits or outcomes of my report for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and public safety?
Navigate to yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk. Accept the cookie settings if prompted. Identify the specific categories of healthcare products that can be reported to the Yellow Card scheme from the homepage. Navigate to the 'About the Yellow Card scheme' page. Identify at least two key benefits or outcomes of submitting a Yellow Card report from the 'About the Yellow Card scheme' page. Synthesize the identified product types and the key benefits/outcomes of reporting.
State that medicines, vaccines, medical devices, blood products, and e-cigarettes can be reported. Accurately describe at least two key benefits or outcomes of submitting a Yellow Card report, such as: helping the MHRA identify new safety issues as early as possible, gaining a better understanding of medicine interactions, and/or safeguarding patients through vigilant monitoring.