Reading this article:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2784184
which shows no improvement in readmisison rates after reconciliation of medicines during hospital stay. As a community based doctor, I think the gap here is how the work done in hospital translates to the right medicine regime in the patient's home.
Which got me thinking about presribing and sustainability. We need to get this right to avoid wasting medication- and to prevent unnecessary admissions which are a waste of money, time, resources and have a huge impact on quality of life.
One for discussion in our team- and please share if you know any schemes getting this right!
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