Related MeSH Hierarchy (4)
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Drug Therapy » Medication Errors » Medication Reconciliation
Health Care [N] » Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services [N02] » Health Services » Medical Errors » Medication Errors » Medication Reconciliation
Health Care [N] » Health Services Administration [N04] » Organization and Administration » Medication Systems » Medication Reconciliation
Health Care [N] » Health Services Administration [N04] » Patient Care Management » Medication Reconciliation
Description
The formal process of obtaining a complete and accurate list of each patient's current home medications including name, dosage, frequency, and route of administration, and comparing admission, transfer, and/or discharge medication orders to that list. The reconciliation is done to avoid medication errors. MeSH
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