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In-home medication reviews: a novel approach to improving patient care through coordination of care.

Willis JS, Hoy RH, Jenkins WD. J Community Health. 2011;36:1027-1031.

This study found that trained undergraduate student volunteers were able to complete important medication reviews for patients as part of an in-home outreach program.

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Resource Type

Study

Setting of Care

Ambulatory Care

Target Audience

Pharmacists

Quality and Safety Professionals

Educators

Clinical Area

Family Medicine

Primary Care

General Internal Medicine

Safety Target

Error Types

Epidemiology of Errors and Adverse Events

Approach to Improving Safety

Clinical Pharmacist Involvement

Students

Medication Reconciliation

Origin/Sponsor

United States of America