Medication discrepancies in hospitalized cancer patients: Do we need medication reconciliation?

Maram Abu MoghliRana K Abu FarhaKhawla Abu Hammour

Published in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2020)

This study revealed a high rate of medication discrepancies among hospitalized cancer patients, most commonly unintentional omissions. Nevertheless, undocumented intentional discrepancies can equally harm this critically ill population. So, do we need medication reconciliation in cancer patients? Yes. Cancer patients are critically ill, and therefore more effort should be paid towards implementing medication reconciliation services in their treatment plan.

Keyphrases

healthcare
adverse drug
primary care
emergency department
quality improvement
combination therapy