Introduction to the medication regimen review--Part 1.
The medication regimen review is considered the core activity of the consultant pharmacist. This article, the first in a series of three, will provide an introduction and overview of the medication regimen review. Goals of the MRR will be presented, along with a discussion of the different types of MRR. The importance of focusing on the values, priorities, and goals of each individual patient is emphasized. Other articles in this series will provide more specifics about the medication regimen review process.
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists/ASCP Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, USA. tclark@ascp.com
Thomas R
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Clark
Joseph
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Gruber
Harlan
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Martin
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