Get it right! Taking a Best Possible Medication History
Obtaining an accurate and complete medication history, known as a best possible medication history (BPMH), is the first step in the medication reconciliation process and forms the basis for therapeutic decisions.
Get It Right! Taking a Best Possible Medication History is an online learning module centred around a video that guides clinicians on how to obtain and record a BPMH. The module explains 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.
Designed for junior medical officers, nursing and pharmacy staff the module includes a short role play scenario that highlights the steps in taking a BPMH and provides important tips when reviewing sources of medicines information.
Developed for and with the support of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC).