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When I have multiple conditions

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

Care for people with multiple conditions is a challenge for healthcare professionals. The research which informs healthcare guidelines often excludes older people and people with multiple conditions.

Realistic Medicine aims to address this by ensuring that:

Healthcare professionals work with you to make decisions based on what matters to you.
You have as much control over decisions about your care as you want and is possible.

Taking multiple medicines

People with multiple conditions are often taking multiple medicines. You can find information about medicines on the NHS Scotland Manage Meds website. This website has questions to ask. They ensure a focus on you and your needs in the medicines review.