Reasons to Refer
Reasons to Refer
- Comprehensive medication assessments -- understand what patients are actually taking, why and whether ongoing therapy is necessary. Useful for patients who see multiple prescribers or new patients to your practice
- Deprescribing -- we can assess whether any long-term medications may no longer be needed and suggest a specific plan to safely taper and discontinue
- Falls or memory impairment -- could there be a medication related cause? What options exist?
- Specific symptom or disease management -- complex, medication-resistant symptoms may require more in-depth research and assessment of treatment options
- Medication education and adherence support
Why refer?
- Saves time in sorting through complex medication regimens, including over-the-counter medications, supplements, natural health products
- Provides a realistic picture of what and how patients are actually taking their medications, and the issues they are experiencing
- Assessment and recommendations faxed back for your feedback to ensure we are all working from the same plan
- We offer home visits (St. John's metro area) and distance delivery via video conference to patients who cannot attend our clinic in person