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. 2016 Sep;25(9):726-30.
doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004734. Epub 2016 Jan 21.

The problem with medication reconciliation

Joshua M Pevnick  1 , Rita Shane  2 , Jeffrey L Schnipper  3
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The problem with medication reconciliation

Joshua M Pevnick et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016 Sep.
No abstract available

Keywords: Cost-effectiveness; Information technology; Medication reconciliation; Medication safety; Pharmacists.

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