A known-yet-underrepresented problem is medication reconciliation from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa. Studies clearly show that post-discharge telephone calls and home visits identify problems in medication dosing and compliance, according to Dr. Bossard. “Systems really need to be in place to facilitate this level of service, both when the patient comes into the hospital and after they’ve been discharged.” TH
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