Value of the pharmacist in the medication reconciliation process.

Jennifer Splawski; Heather Minger

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Value of the pharmacist in the medication reconciliation process.

May 4, 2016

Splawski J, Minger H. P T. 2016;41(3):176-8.

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Medication reconciliation has been shown to reduce medication errors. This commentary outlines specific elements of medication reconciliation where pharmacist involvement can enhance safety, including allergy identification, discharge discrepancies, and patient education.

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