Orvosegyeztetés

Orvosegyeztetés, often translated as medical reconciliation or medication reconciliation, is a critical process in healthcare designed to ensure the accuracy and safety of patient medication regimens. It involves comparing the medication a patient is currently taking with newly ordered or updated medications, identifying any discrepancies, and resolving them to prevent medication errors. This process is typically performed at various transition points in a patient's care, such as admission to a hospital, transfer between departments, or discharge from a healthcare facility.

The primary goal of orvosegyeztetés is to create a complete and accurate list of all medications a patient is taking. This list includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies, and dietary supplements. Healthcare professionals, often nurses or pharmacists, interview the patient or their family, review medical records, and consult with other healthcare providers to gather this comprehensive medication history.

Discrepancies can arise from various sources, including changes in dosage, frequency, route of administration, or even the omission or addition of medications. Without proper reconciliation, these errors can lead to adverse drug events, therapeutic failures, or duplicate therapies. By systematically identifying and correcting these issues, orvosegyeztetés plays a vital role in enhancing patient safety and improving the overall quality of care. It is considered a best practice in medication management and is increasingly mandated by regulatory bodies.