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

Joel S. Willis; Robert H. Hoy; Wiley D. Jenkins

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

May 11, 2011

Willis JS, Hoy RH, Jenkins WD. J Community Health. 2011;36(6):1027-31.

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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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