Obtaining a best possible medication history (BPMH) is an important first step in medication reconciliation. But what are the best strategies and approaches for getting a BPMH?
Get It Right! Taking a Best Possible Medication History online learning module centres around a video that guides clinicians on how to obtain and record an accurate and complete history of the medicines taken by patients at home. The module explains how the history can be obtained and documented, why at least two sources of information are used to obtain the BPMH and the reasoning behind how medication history taking techniques can influence the accuracy of the history obtained.
The module has been designed for junior medical officers, nursing and pharmacy staff. It includes a short role play scenario that highlights the steps in taking a BPMH and provides important tips when reviewing sources of medicines.
The online learning module is available from NPS MedicineWise
The video can be accessed via the Commission’s YouTube channel.
Limited DVD copies are also available for organisations unable to access the tool online. To request a DVD please email mail@safetyandquality.gov.au
A training presentation with audio voice over is available to assist healthcare professionals use the National Medication Management Plan (MMP). The MMP assists clinicians document a patient’s Best Possible Medication History systematically and to reconcile their medicines on admission.
The presentation details the four steps of medication reconciliation and highlights the evidence and benefits for formal medication reconciliation.
Download the training presentation (requires Adobe Flash Version 9)
A PDF version of the Medication Management Plan training presentation and speaker notes are also available
MMP training presentation (PDF 7520 KB)
Speaker Notes for MMP Presentation (PDF 80 KB)
Other MMP support materials include the Guide on how to complete the MMP (PDF document) and the MMP Poster (PDF 1.33MB)