Medication reconciliation in the acute care setting: opportunity and challenge for nursing.
Sullivan C, Gleason KM, Rooney D, et al. Medication reconciliation in the acute care setting: opportunity and challenge for nursing. J Nurs Care Qual. 2005;20(2):95-98.
The authors present medication reconciliation as a key piece in ensuring safety for patients and underscore the important role nurses play in this process. In addition, the nurse's role in compiling a complete medication history is outlined.