Abstract:BackgroundTransition between different healthcare settings is a risk factor for medication discrepancies in the patient’s medication list. A large number of discrepancies has the potential to cause adverse drug events.PurposeObtaining a complete medication list of a patient is very important to avoid unintentional medication discrepancies and medication related problems at admission. We aimed to evaluate the added value of a structured medication review in the emergency department by a pharmacy technician.Mate… Show more
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