Self-Medication Assisting with self-Medication Self-Medication Lesson Content 0% Complete 0/4 Steps Patients may need assistance with self-medication for many reasons. They may have trouble remembering to take their medication, or they may have difficulty opening the container or reading the label. Patients may need assistance with self-medication for many reasons. They may have trouble remembering to take their medication, or they may have difficulty opening the container or reading the label. They may also have trouble understanding how much medication to take or how often to take it. Some patients may be afraid of taking medication, or they may have trouble swallowing pills. They may also have trouble understanding how much medication to take or how often to take it. Some patients may be afraid of taking medication, or they may have trouble swallowing pills. Previous Lesson Back to Course Next Lesson