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Medication reconciliation in a rural trauma population.

December 3, 2008

Miller L, Miller S, Balon J, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2008;52(5):483-91.

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This study noted frequently inaccurate medication histories at time of admission, particularly for those patients with severe injuries. The authors advocate for the use of clinical pharmacists to review and reconcile medication histories as a patient safety strategy.

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