Completing and Documenting an Accurate Medication History from the Patient

question 20

Multiple Choice

Completing and documenting an accurate medication history from the patient is the important first step in the _____________ process.

• A) admission
• B) medication reconciliation
• C) discharge
• D) person-centred care

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Definitions:

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