The process of comparing a patient's medication orders to all of the medications that the patient has been taking. This reconciliation is done to avoid medication errors such as omissions, duplications, dosing errors, or drug interactions. It includes providing refills for necessary ongoing prescriptions.
Used when a patient's medications are reviewed and updated, typically during a clinic visit, hospital admission, or discharge. This ensures the patient has necessary medications and reduces the risk of medication errors.
"Medication reconciliation performed and prescription refills provided for lisinopril and atorvastatin."
Outpatient or inpatient setting where medications are managed.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation