MNCLHD

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Taking a best possible medication history

Get it right! Taking a best possible medication history is an online learning module aimed at junior medical officers, nursing and pharmacy staff for admitting patients to hospital.  Obtaining an accurate medication history (known as a best possible medication history or BPMH, is the first step in the medication reconciliation process and helps with making therapeutic decisions.

The module includes a video which explains what information should be recorded and how certain techniques can influence the accuracy of the history obtained.  There is al a short role-play scenario and some useful tips. Nurses and pharmacists can earn professional development points by completing the module, which was developed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and NPS MedicineWise. You will need to complete a free registration process before you get started.

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