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Patient perceptions and experiences with medication-related activities in the emergency department: a qualitative study.
July 19, 2023
Zahl-Holmstad B, Garcia BH, Johnsgård T, et al. BMJ Open Qual. 2023;12(2):e002239.
Designated emergency department (ED) pharmacists are increasingly used to improve the quality of medication administration in the ED. This qualitative study explored patient perceptions of medication safety before and during an ED pharmacist-led intervention (including medication reconciliation and medication review) in collaboration with ED physicians. Participants underscored the importance of trust and responsibility but noted that it was not important who carried out these medication-related tasks, but rather that the participant received the help they needed.
