Term
| Define Medical reconciliation |
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Definition
| Process which ensures the collection and communication of accurate client/patient medication information |
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Term
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Definition
| Purpose facilitate continuity of care when transitioning from one health care setting to another, and to avoid ADRs |
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Term
| What must med recs include? |
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Definition
Include:
- Complete & accurate med list (multiple sources)
- Dates of all components
- Date formatted so that computer system can understand structure & content
- Date must be accessible in real time through different portals |
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Term
| When are med-recs performed? |
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Definition
Med recs performed:
- Admission
- Transfer
- discharge
- surgical pre-admission |
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Term
| Key sources of info for med rec |
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Definition
Key sources of info for med rec
- Patient
- Rx containers from home
- Community pharmacy
- Patient chart
- family members
- Physician
- Medical records |
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