Use Strategies to Get a Best Possible Medication History

November 2024

You play a key role in getting a “Best Possible Medication History” (BPMH).

A BPMH paints an entire picture of meds that a patient is currently using. It helps decrease the risk of medication errors and is the first step in resolving drug-related problems.

Follow a stepwise approach when interviewing patients to effectively obtain a BPMH.

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Use Strategies to Get a Best Possible Medication History

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