Geriatric medication reconciliation in the home setting.

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Geriatric medication reconciliation in the home setting.

July 21, 2021

Taylor K. American Nurse J. 2021;16(7):14-17.

Medication reconciliation reduces the potential for problems in complicated medication regimens. This article shares strategies for reconciling medications for older patients in the home to ensure their medication use is safe and appropriate.

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