Post-discharge medication reviews for patients with heart failure: a pilot study.

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Post-discharge medication reviews for patients with heart failure: a pilot study.

March 11, 2009

Ponniah A, Shakib S, Doecke CJ, et al. Pharm World Sci. 2008;30(6):810-5.

A medication reconciliation system led by pharmacists was successfully implemented in order to improve postdischarge care for patients with congestive heart failure.

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