
OFD 2024 Bilingual (English / French)
Session Detail
Presentation Summary
Best Possible Medication Histories (not only a medication list) are incredibly important in ambulatory oncology. We will review the ISMP guide to BPMH interviewing and share an adapted worksheet that we use to refresh and ensure all attendees understand what a BPMH entails. BPMHs help identify potential issues such as drug-drug interactions, compliance issues, allergies, etc. before a patient begins anti-cancer therapy. With input from our ambulatory oncology pharmacists, we will discuss some of the common interactions and concerns identified with the help of a BPMH. We have conducted an informal survey of a dozen ambulatory oncology clinics in Ontario where we asked who performs a BPMH and when. We will share the results and discuss the pros and cons of the different health care professionals who are conducting the BPMHs at their respective centers and importance of timing.
Learning Objectives:
1. Review what Medication Reconciliation (MedRec) is and why it is important.
2. Review where the Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) fits into the medication reconciliation process and the steps involved.
3. Understand what organizations support and set the standards for medication reconciliation.
4. Understand why BPMH is important in ambulatory oncology specifically.
5. Identify who conducts a BPMH in ambulatory oncology and when.