Summary
Many patients believe dietary supplements are safer than standard medicines and may not be aware of the need to report usage to their health care providers. Read about how to effectively communicate with patients about the supplements they may be taking. Reviewed October 2025.
Featured Authors
Esther Thatcher, PhD, RN
Case Western Reserve University
Jennifer Gilmore, RN, BSN
University of Toledo
Colin Crowe, MD
Case Western Reserve University